Tree Trimmer & Climber — Field Technician

Utilities Service, LLC; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Ohio to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and maintain safety protocols in field operations. The role requires physical stamina, willingness to climb and work at heights, and adherence to safety standards for highway and residential areas.

The position offers full-time hours, with benefits and a comprehensive safety program. Training will cover use of woodchippers, bucket rescue, and job-site barrier setup.

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

Hand-eye coordination

Climbing

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Ohio to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and maintain safety protocols in field operations. The role requires physical stamina, willingness to climb and work at heights, and adherence to safety standards for highway and residential areas.

The position offers full-time hours, with benefits and a comprehensive safety program. Training will cover use of woodchippers, bucket rescue, and job-site barrier setup.