Tree Trimmer/Climber — CDL Required

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Swanton Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber (DL Required) for a full-time, non-exempt position. The role involves trimming and removing trees, operating equipment, and preparing job sites and trucks for daily work.

You must have a valid driver's license, be able to work at heights, and pass pre-employment screening. We offer competitive hourly pay and benefits based on tenure and location.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No fear of heights.
• Excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces while handling equipment.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.

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 woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways.
• 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 area clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Climbing ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber (DL Required) for a full-time, non-exempt position. The role involves trimming and removing trees, operating equipment, and preparing job sites and trucks for daily work.

You must have a valid driver's license, be able to work at heights, and pass pre-employment screening. We offer competitive hourly pay and benefits based on tenure and location.