Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Two retirement plans

Paid holidays

Bereavement pay

Per diem when requirements are met

Direct deposit

Job summary

Zielies Tree Service Inc., a leader in Vegetation Management Services, is seeking Tree Care Professionals. Join a team devoted to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship while maintaining powerline right-of-ways in local communities.

We offer a starting package of $25–$39 per hour, full-time work, 4x10-hour days, and generous benefits through union plans and direct deposit. Excellent growth opportunities and paid training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in vegetation management or tree care is preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain field equipment.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees using industry best management practices.
• Operate wedges, sledges, and chainsaws to fell trees and cut logs.
• Apply herbicides as indicated on maps to control growth.
• Load/unload trucks with logs and debris; feed brush into a woodchipper.
• Follow BMPs to protect workers and the public from hazards.
• Inspect tools and equipment daily; request repairs when needed.
• Maintain a daily safety commitment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Chainsaw operation

Logistics handling

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Chainsaw

Woodchipper

Herbicide 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.

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 $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