Tree Trimmer & Climber — Full-Time, Health & Retirement

Utilities Service, LLC; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 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 seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Forest City, NC. This Full-Time, non-exempt role involves trimming trees, operating equipment, loading materials, and maintaining work areas in outdoor conditions.

The position requires physical stamina, comfort with heights and ladders, and the ability to follow safety procedures. A driver’s license is preferred; pre-employment screenings may apply, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Ability to walk, climb, and work from ladders or at heights on uneven surfaces.
• Pre-employment drug screen, background check and/or MVR may be 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.
• Serves 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.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Climbing

Education

High School Diploma

Entry-level

Experience preferred

Job description

Utilities Service, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Forest City, NC. This Full-Time, non-exempt role involves trimming trees, operating equipment, loading materials, and maintaining work areas in outdoor conditions.

The position requires physical stamina, comfort with heights and ladders, and the ability to follow safety procedures. A driver’s license is preferred; pre-employment screenings may apply, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.