Tree Trimmer & Climber — CDL-Preferred Field Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Cumberland, MD is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. This full-time, non-exempt role will trim and remove trees, operate and service all required tools and equipment, and help maintain safe rights-of-way for utility customers.

The position requires climbing, lifting, and working at heights; you will load/unload trucks, manage debris, and assist in training new employees while following safety 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-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.
• 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 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 by superiors.

Skills

No fear of heights

Good hand-eye coordination

Able to climb

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

CDL preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Cumberland, MD is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. This full-time, non-exempt role will trim and remove trees, operate and service all required tools and equipment, and help maintain safe rights-of-way for utility customers.

The position requires climbing, lifting, and working at heights; you will load/unload trucks, manage debris, and assist in training new employees while following safety protocols.