Tree Trimmer & Climber for Utility Lines

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit options vary by tenure

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber with a valid driver's license to trim, tops, and reshape trees near utility powerlines. The role requires climbing, operating equipment, and following safety protocols.

You will work in diverse weather, load and unload trucks, and assist training new employees. Must be 18+, no fear of heights, and able to perform physically demanding work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Driver's license required.

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 woodchipper.
• 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

Stamina

Climbing ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber with a valid driver's license to trim, tops, and reshape trees near utility powerlines. The role requires climbing, operating equipment, and following safety protocols.

You will work in diverse weather, load and unload trucks, and assist training new employees. Must be 18+, no fear of heights, and able to perform physically demanding work.