Tree Trimmer & Climber — Field Operations Pro

Trees, LLC; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Wake Forest, NC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber for full-time, non-exempt work. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service all required tools, and load/unload trucks while maintaining safety and efficiency on job sites.

The role requires climbing, working at heights, and coordinating with customers and public safety as needed. A driver’s license is preferred; pre-employment screening applies.

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.

Skills

No fear of heights

Climb ability

Good hand-eye coordination

Weather adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Wake Forest, NC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber for full-time, non-exempt work. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service all required tools, and load/unload trucks while maintaining safety and efficiency on job sites.

The role requires climbing, working at heights, and coordinating with customers and public safety as needed. A driver’s license is preferred; pre-employment screening applies.