Tree Trimmer & Bucket Operator — Climb, Trim, Drive

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Alabama is hiring a Trimmer/Climber - Bucket Operator. This full-time, non-exempt role involves trimming and removing trees, operating and servicing all required tools, and loading and unloading trucks.

You will work outdoors under varying weather conditions, adhere to safety protocols, relay signals, and cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets. A valid driver's license is required and some experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years 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 at various heights in demanding conditions.
• 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.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to work at heights

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Alabama is hiring a Trimmer/Climber - Bucket Operator. This full-time, non-exempt role involves trimming and removing trees, operating and servicing all required tools, and loading and unloading trucks.

You will work outdoors under varying weather conditions, adhere to safety protocols, relay signals, and cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets. A valid driver's license is required and some experience is a plus.