Tree Trimmer & Bucket Operator — Full-Time, Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming and related outdoor work. Responsibilities include operating tools, loading trucks, and maintaining equipment in safe condition.

The role requires physical endurance and comfortable heights, with pre-employment checks and a strong emphasis on safety. Founded in the arboreal services industry, the company offers health benefits, retirement plans, and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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

Stamina

Balance

Hand-eye coordination

Height work tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming and related outdoor work. Responsibilities include operating tools, loading trucks, and maintaining equipment in safe condition.

The role requires physical endurance and comfortable heights, with pre-employment checks and a strong emphasis on safety. Founded in the arboreal services industry, the company offers health benefits, retirement plans, and a comprehensive rewards package.