Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Bereavement pay

Vacation days

Job summary

Zielies Tree Service Inc. is seeking Tree Care Professionals in Minnesota to join our safety‑driven team.

Whether you are an industry veteran or starting anew, we value strong work ethic and reliability as we maintain powerline right‑of‑ways and support local communities. Eligible candidates will perform essential tree care tasks, with full‑time employment, weekly direct deposit, and access to comprehensive union benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety protocols and hazard prevention.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate hand tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees using industry best management practices.
• Use wedges, sledges, and chainsaws for felling and trimming.
• Apply herbicide as indicated on maps to prevent regrowth.
• Load/unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris; feed brush to woodchipper.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping on jobsite; ensure PPE usage.

Skills

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

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.