Tree Trimmer & Climber: Field Technician

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in North Carolina seeks a Trimmer/Climber to join our line clearance team. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and pays hourly on a competitive basis.

You’ll trim and remove trees, operate tools, load trucks, and assist with safety and parkway blocking as needed. Qualifications include being 18+, able to work above head for extended periods, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to climb ladders and work at heights in various weather.

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.
• Cleans debris, loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, and markers to protect employees and the public.
• Performs other related work as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Height tolerance

Stamina for physically demanding work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in North Carolina seeks a Trimmer/Climber to join our line clearance team. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and pays hourly on a competitive basis.

You’ll trim and remove trees, operate tools, load trucks, and assist with safety and parkway blocking as needed. Qualifications include being 18+, able to work above head for extended periods, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to climb ladders and work at heights in various weather.