Tree Trimmer & Climber — Field Specialist

Utilities Service, LLC; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

EAP

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Lumberton, NC, is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field team. This full-time, non-exempt position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan and health insurance.

The role involves trimming and removing trees, operating tools, feeding debris into a woodchipper, performing routine maintenance, ensuring safety, and cooperating with customers and local authorities as needed.

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, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions 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.

Skills

Good hand-eye coordination

No fear of heights

Able to work with hands above head

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Lumberton, NC, is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field team. This full-time, non-exempt position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan and health insurance.

The role involves trimming and removing trees, operating tools, feeding debris into a woodchipper, performing routine maintenance, ensuring safety, and cooperating with customers and local authorities as needed.