Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 37,718 - 56,343; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plans (2)

Per diem for travel

Job summary

Zielies Tree Service Inc. is seeking Tree Care Professionals to join our crew in the East Dubuque region. We value safety, quality, and environmental stewardship while maintaining powerline rights-of-way.

We offer full-time work with a union benefits package, paid training, PPE provided, and opportunities to work out of state storms when needed. Starting package ranges from $27.38 to $40.90 per hour, with overtime opportunities when available.

Qualifications

• Experience in vegetation management preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality work practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees using industry best practices.
• Operate chainsaw and assist with log handling and chipping.
• Apply herbicide as indicated on maps and follow safety procedures.
• Load/unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; maintain worksite cleanliness.
• Follow all safety protocols to protect coworkers and the public.

Skills

Safety minded

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Tools

Chain saws

Woodchipper operation

Herbicide application equipment

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.

We are looking for crew members to work in the East Dubuque region.

Essential Functions

• Cut, and/or trims 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 $27.38 - 40.90/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
• 10 paid holidays (offered after 520 hours of time worked)
• Bereavement pay
• $75 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
• Disclaimer - above rates, benefits, and opportunities are applicable at the time of this posting and are subject to change per Collective Bargaining Agreement