Tree Trimmer & Climber — Full-Time, Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Norton (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees and branches, operate tools, and maintain equipment. You will load, unload, and feed debris to a woodchipper, while safeguarding workers and the public.

The role emphasizes climbing and manual labor with safety as a priority. Entry-level applicants are welcome, with a strong preference for individuals able to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces while performing demanding work.
• 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 and 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.
• 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

Climbing

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees and branches, operate tools, and maintain equipment. You will load, unload, and feed debris to a woodchipper, while safeguarding workers and the public.

The role emphasizes climbing and manual labor with safety as a priority. Entry-level applicants are welcome, with a strong preference for individuals able to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.