Tree Trimmer & Climber - Full-Time Health Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Payette (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Idaho seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, and assist in maintaining safe work sites. The role requires the ability to work at heights, handle heavy debris, and follow safety protocols.

The position offers hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for training and advancement within a national leader in vegetation management.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Able to walk, climb and work from ladders at various heights.
• No fear of heights.
• 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.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for 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

Age 18+

Work at heights

Stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Entry-level position

Experience preferred

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Idaho seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, and assist in maintaining safe work sites. The role requires the ability to work at heights, handle heavy debris, and follow safety protocols.

The position offers hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for training and advancement within a national leader in vegetation management.