Tree Trimmer & Climber — Full-Time Outdoor Field Role

Asplundh Careers; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Huntersville, NC to trim and remove trees and branches, operate and maintain equipment, and support safe job execution in outdoor environments.

The role requires climbing, lifting, and working at heights with long hours in varying weather. A Driver’s License is preferred, and multiple safety and pre-employment checks may apply as part of the onboarding process.

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.
• No fear of heights.
• 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.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Huntersville, NC to trim and remove trees and branches, operate and maintain equipment, and support safe job execution in outdoor environments.

The role requires climbing, lifting, and working at heights with long hours in varying weather. A Driver’s License is preferred, and multiple safety and pre-employment checks may apply as part of the onboarding process.