Tree Trimmer & Climber — Bucket Operator

Asplundh Careers; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; 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, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber / Bucket Operator to perform tree trimming, bucket operations, and related duties in a full-time, non-exempt role in Alabama. The position emphasizes safety, equipment handling, and teamwork in outdoor environments.

The role requires climbing, operating trucks, and assisting in training new employees, with a focus on maintaining equipment and following traffic control protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Balance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber / Bucket Operator to perform tree trimming, bucket operations, and related duties in a full-time, non-exempt role in Alabama. The position emphasizes safety, equipment handling, and teamwork in outdoor environments.

The role requires climbing, operating trucks, and assisting in training new employees, with a focus on maintaining equipment and following traffic control protocols.