Tree Trimmer & Bucket Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert Co is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Spruce Pine, NC. This full-time, hourly position trims and removes trees and branches, operates and maintains all required tools, loads and unloads equipment, and keeps trucks and work sites clean and safe.

You will also assist in training new employees and help enforce safety protocols on job sites. Applicants should be physically capable, able to work at heights, and pass pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert Co is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Spruce Pine, NC. This full-time, hourly position trims and removes trees and branches, operates and maintains all required tools, loads and unloads equipment, and keeps trucks and work sites clean and safe.

You will also assist in training new employees and help enforce safety protocols on job sites. Applicants should be physically capable, able to work at heights, and pass pre-employment screening.