Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service; Paynesville (MN); On-site; USD 41,782 - 57,046; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Vacation time based on tenure

Overtime opportunities

Paid training

Tools provided

Job summary

A leading Vegetation Management Service is seeking Tree Care Professionals in Paynesville, Minnesota. This role offers a starting pay between $30.33 - $41.41/hour, along with union benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid training. Candidates should have experience with tree trimming, herbicide application, and a strong commitment to safety. Full-time work with a schedule of 4 days a week allows for a 3-day weekend. Apply online or call for more information.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree care or relevant field preferred.
• Valid driver's license and pass pre-employment drug screen required.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees using best management practices.
• Apply herbicide to control growth as per instructions.
• Load and unload trucks with debris and logs.
• Ensure job site safety and maintain equipment.

Skills

Tree trimming and cutting techniques

Herbicide application

Safety practices

Tool inspection and maintenance

Tools

Chain saw

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 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 $30.33 -41.41/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
• Bereavement pay
• Up to 160 hours of vacation based on tenure.

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.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen is required for this position.

Please apply online, but if you have questions, call 715-682-6646.