Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service; Hayward (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

Overtime opportunities

Weekly direct deposit

Paid training

Job summary

A leading vegetation management service provider in Wisconsin is seeking Tree Care Professionals to carry out essential functions including trimming trees, herbicide application, and maintaining job site safety. The role offers a starting pay between $25 - $39/hr, comprehensive union benefits, and opportunities for growth and training. Ideal candidates should demonstrate commitment to safety and have a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to best management practices for tree care.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees following industry best practices.
• Load and unload trucks with logs and brush.
• Apply herbicides as needed to control vegetation.

Skills

Tree felling techniques

Herbicide application

Equipment inspection

Commitment to safety

Tools

Chain saws

Woodchippers

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 safeguard 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