Tree Trimmer

Zielietreeinc; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in vegetation management is seeking dedicated Tree Trimmers. This role offers the opportunity to work with a skilled team, focusing on maintaining powerline right-of-ways to ensure community safety and power reliability. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety. With a competitive starting package and excellent growth opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a company that values quality and environmental stewardship while enjoying a balanced work schedule with full-time hours and potential overtime.

Benefits

Family Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Weekly Direct Deposit

Overtime Opportunities

3-Day Weekend Schedule

Union Benefits

All Tools Provided

Qualifications

• Experience in tree trimming and care using best management practices.
• Ability to apply herbicides as indicated for vegetation management.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees using chainsaws and other tools.
• Load and unload trucks with logs and debris safely.
• Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure safety.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Herbicide Application

Equipment Inspection

Log Handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Woodchippers

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

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

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