Tree Trimmer & Climber - Full-Time Field Crew

Utilities Service, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; 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

Utilities Service, LLC is hiring for a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and manage debris in field conditions. You will handle loading, grinding debris, and performing routine repairs while coordinating with customers and safety teams.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hourly pay and a strong benefits package. The role requires physical stamina, ability to work at heights, and compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check may be required.
• Driver's License is preferred, but not 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 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utilities Service, LLC is hiring for a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and manage debris in field conditions. You will handle loading, grinding debris, and performing routine repairs while coordinating with customers and safety teams.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hourly pay and a strong benefits package. The role requires physical stamina, ability to work at heights, and compliance with safety protocols.