Tree Trimmer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Family health, dental, and vision insurance

Two retirement plans

Paid training

3-day weekends

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

A leader in vegetation management services seeks Tree Care Professionals in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Successful candidates will perform tree trimming, herbicide application, and support safe work practices. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a drug screen is required. The position offers competitive pay between $30.33 - $41.41/hr, with a union benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans. Opportunities for overtime and professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate chain saws and other related equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees using best management practices.
• Load and unload trucks with logs and debris.
• Apply herbicides as needed.
• Inspect tools and maintain equipment.

Skills

Tree trimming and cutting

Herbicide application

Loading and unloading logs

Commitment to safety

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.