Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service Inc.; Iron Mountain (MI); 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

Paid training

All necessary PPE and tools provided

Job summary

A vegetation management service provider in Michigan is seeking Tree Care Professionals to perform essential tasks such as cutting and trimming trees, applying herbicides, and ensuring workplace safety. This role offers a competitive starting pay between $25 - 39 per hour and a comprehensive union benefits package including health insurance, paid holidays, and more. Ideal candidates should prioritize safety and have a strong work ethic, contributing to maintaining local powerline right-of-ways.

Qualifications

• Experience with tree care and maintenance of powerline right-of-ways.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in various job site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees using best management practices.
• Apply herbicides as per job specifications.
• Perform regular inspections of tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Tree cutting and trimming

Use of chain saws

Herbicide application

Loading and unloading logs

Safety awareness

Tools

Chain saws

Woodchipper

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
• Disclaimer - above rates, benefits, and opportunities are applicable at the time of this posting and are subject to change per Collective Bargaining Agreement