Tree Trimmer 442

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring Tree Trimmers for a full-time position in Bluefield, West Virginia. Ideal candidates enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions and will receive on-the-job training.

The role involves trimming trees and clearing powerlines, operating various tools, and ensuring safety procedures. Benefits include health insurance and a retirement plan. No experience required, but a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Ability to identify tree and shrub species.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees using various tools.
• Operate and service required equipment.
• Maintain safe work areas and customer relations.

Skills

Climbing

Tree identification

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chain saws

Power saws

Gasoline saws

Job description

Job Title: Tree Trimmer-442

Entry-level and Skilled Trimmers and Climbers. On-the-job training is provided. This role is ideal for those who enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions – wind, rain, sunshine, or snow. Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to safely remove low‑hanging, dead, and excess branches, creating clearance for utility powerlines.

Job Type

• Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt

Pay

• Competitive hourly, based on experience

Benefits

• Company‑sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long‑term/short‑term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees by climbing with a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, lift truck, or from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand‑powered saws and pruners.
• Use wedges, sledges, and chain saws for felling and splitting logs.
• Operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Plan, assign, direct, and coordinate work.
• Obtain written or oral permission from property owners and coordinate access.
• Maintain good customer and public relations.
• Spray areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Load/unload trucks and feed debris into a woodchipper.
• Repair minor damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Service gasoline, air, hand‑powered tools, and other equipment.
• Relay hand signals, direct traffic, drive, and operate trucks and equipment.
• Operate equipment such as hydraulic tools, power saws, winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.
• Use a bucket near energized lines to remove branches.
• Keep trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards.
• Cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, and markers to protect employees and the public.
• Be trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Inspect and ensure proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and equipment.
• Use hand tools such as axes, handlines, saws, block and tackle, and pruners.
• Request repair or replacement when necessary.
• Maintain good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Perform other related work as assigned by superiors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders or at various heights on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally and physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• Ability to identify tree and shrub species.
• No fear of heights.
• Good hand‑to‑eye coordination.
• Willing and able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry‑level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Pre‑Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• Ability to obtain a Driver's License or Commercial Driver’s License when required.
• Ability to obtain Herbicide license when required.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to report and/or travel for storm emergencies.

Physical Requirements

• Rare: Sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs.
• Occasional: Stooping, squatting, climbing on/off trucks, climbing ladders, pushing, reading.
• Frequent: Carrying, pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs., balancing, body‑twisting, hearing/speech range, lifting up to 10 lbs., manual dexterity, speaking clearly, walking.
• Continuous: Standing, sense of touch, gripping, seeing distant, reaching, range‑of‑motion, depth perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., climbing poles, sense of touch.

Safety

• Work in all temperatures; exposure to irritating plants and insects.
• Work near energized parts or equipment.
• Work in traffic and near high‑voltage wires.
• Work around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, gas drills, and other equipment with proper hearing protection.
• Exposure to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, falling limbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is committed to providing a diverse workplace and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1‑833‑222‑3066. The company partners with the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to verify all newly hired employees.

Notice to Agencies

• All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, this position does not sponsor work authorization in the U.S.
• Resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services are only accepted if a Service Agreement has been signed; unsolicited resumes become the property of the company and no fees or compensation will be paid.