Tree Trimmer & Climber — Field Utility Crew

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a motivated Trimmer/Climber to trim, top, and reshape trees to clear powerlines. This full-time, non-exempt role requires physical fitness and readiness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Join a team that values safety, training, and reliable performance. You’ll operate and maintain equipment, follow safety protocols, and cooperate with customers and local authorities to keep utilities safe and in service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No fear of heights.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces while handling equipment or material.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.

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 wood chipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment.
• Keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Climbing

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a motivated Trimmer/Climber to trim, top, and reshape trees to clear powerlines. This full-time, non-exempt role requires physical fitness and readiness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Join a team that values safety, training, and reliable performance. You’ll operate and maintain equipment, follow safety protocols, and cooperate with customers and local authorities to keep utilities safe and in service.