Tree Trimmer & Climber — Full-Time Field Role

Trees, LLC; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and manage debris. This full-time, non-exempt role requires physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

You will train with seasoned crews, follow safety procedures, and help with traffic control, tool maintenance, and customer cooperation. A valid driver’s license is preferred, HS diploma is optional, and pre-employment checks apply.

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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.

Skills

Climbing and balance

Stamina and physical fitness

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and manage debris. This full-time, non-exempt role requires physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

You will train with seasoned crews, follow safety procedures, and help with traffic control, tool maintenance, and customer cooperation. A valid driver’s license is preferred, HS diploma is optional, and pre-employment checks apply.