Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service Inc.; Black River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Two retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid training

3-day weekend with 4, 10-hour days

Job summary

A leading vegetation management company in Black River Falls, WI, is seeking Tree Care Professionals. Candidates can expect a competitive pay range of $25-$39 per hour and union benefits, including health and retirement plans. Employees enjoy fulltime work with a 4-day week, opportunities for overtime, and exceptional growth prospects. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential. All offers contingent on passing a drug test.

Qualifications

• Ability to cut, trim trees using best practices.
• Experience in using chainsaws and other equipment.
• Willingness to apply herbicides as needed.
• Must commit to safety protocols daily.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees as needed.
• Apply herbicides to prevent growth.
• Load and unload trucks with timber and debris.
• Inspect and maintain work equipment.

Skills

Tree trimming

Use of chainsaws

Herbicide application

Equipment inspection

Safety commitment

Job description

Zielies Tree Service Inc., a leader in Vegetation Management Services is currently seeking Tree Care Professionals. Whether you're an industry veteran or just looking for new opportunities with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you.

Zielies Tree Service has an outstanding group of employees and although our work doesn't always stand out, we know deep down, the power stays on or is restored in our local communities because of the work we do daily in maintaining powerline right-of-ways. Our mission and values of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship help define us as a company. If our values align, you work hard, and meet performance expectations, there is continued growth opportunities here.

Essential Functions

• Cut, and/or trim using various industry best management practices.
• Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces.
• Herbicide application to prevent further growth as indicated on maps.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a woodchipper.
• Utilize best management practices to safeguards other employees and public from jobsite hazards in and around work area.
• Inspect tools, truck, and other work equipment. Request repair or replacement equipment, when necessary. Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Commitment to work safe daily.
• Perform other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Starting Package Between $25 - 39/hr.

Union Benefit Package Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)
• Two retirement plans: National Electrical Annuity Plan AND National Electrical Benefit Fund
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement pay
• Per diem when requirements are met

Other Benefits At Zielies Include

• Fulltime work
• 4, 10-hour days which allows for a 3-day weekend
• Overtime opportunities (when available)
• The potential to work out of state storms
• Weekly direct deposit
• Excellent growth opportunities
• Industry leading safety and training programs
• Paid training
• All PPE and tools required to perform applicable position provided by Zielies
• All employment offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test.
• Disclaimer - above rates, benefits, and opportunities are applicable at the time of this posting and are subject to change per Collective Bargaining Agreement