Tree Trimmer & Climber — Entry-Level

Asplundh Careers; Bryson City (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and manage debris in outdoor work sites. This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and collaboration with field crews.

Qualifications include willingness to work at heights, physical stamina, and the ability to operate heavy tools. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, EAP, and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and manage debris in outdoor work sites. This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and collaboration with field crews.

Qualifications include willingness to work at heights, physical stamina, and the ability to operate heavy tools. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, EAP, and disability insurance.