Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service Inc.; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fulltime work

3-day weekend

Overtime opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

Zielies Tree Service Inc. is seeking Tree Care Professionals to join our team in Wisconsin. We value safety, quality, and environmental stewardship as we maintain powerline right-of-ways and support local communities.

We welcome both veterans and newcomers with a strong work ethic. Starting hourly pay ranges from $25 to $39, with benefits including health coverage, paid holidays, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree care and vegetation management preferred.
• Ability to operate tree care equipment safely and effectively.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Cut and/or trim trees using industry best management practices.
• Operate wedges, sledges, and chainsaws for felling and trimming.
• Apply herbicide to manage growth per maps.
• Load/unload logs, stumps, brush; feed brush to woodchipper.
• Follow safety practices to protect workers and the public.
• Inspect tools and vehicles; request repairs when needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping at work locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree care

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Hazard prevention

Tools

Chainsaw

Woodchipper

Wedges

Sledge

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 $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
• All employment offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test.
• Disclaimer - above rates, benefits, and opportunities are applicable at the time of this posting and are subject to change per Collective Bargaining Agreement