Tree Trimmer & Bucket Operator — Health & 401(k)

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Spruce Pine, NC is looking for a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, load trucks, and work at heights. You’ll keep yards clean, help with safety barriers, and coordinate with customers, police, and fire departments as needed.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position performed outdoors. A High School diploma is preferred; entry-level applicants are welcome.

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, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

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

Height tolerance

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Spruce Pine, NC is looking for a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, load trucks, and work at heights. You’ll keep yards clean, help with safety barriers, and coordinate with customers, police, and fire departments as needed.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position performed outdoors. A High School diploma is preferred; entry-level applicants are welcome.