Tree Trimmer & Climber - Benefits Included

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Hawaii to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and support field operations. The role involves handling debris, assisting in training, and maintaining equipment in a dynamic outdoor setting.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to work at heights, and adherence to safety protocols. CDL preferred; pre-employment checks and E-Verify participation apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years or older.
• Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Walk, climb, and work from ladders at various heights on uneven surfaces.
• No fear of heights and ability to perform physically demanding work.
• 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.
• Maintains inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills

Overhead work

Climbing

Ladders usage

No fear of heights

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Prior experience is a plus

Tools

CDL License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Hawaii to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and support field operations. The role involves handling debris, assisting in training, and maintaining equipment in a dynamic outdoor setting.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to work at heights, and adherence to safety protocols. CDL preferred; pre-employment checks and E-Verify participation apply.