Tree Trimmer & Climber - Entry-Level Field Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Missouri is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service tools, load and unload trucks, and keep work sites safe and organized while protecting the public.

The role is full-time, non-exempt with competitive hourly pay and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and EAP. No experience required for entry-level; training provided and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Climbing

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver's License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Missouri is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service tools, load and unload trucks, and keep work sites safe and organized while protecting the public.

The role is full-time, non-exempt with competitive hourly pay and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and EAP. No experience required for entry-level; training provided and opportunities for advancement.