Tree Trimmer & Climber – Full-Time Outdoor Work

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Insurance premiums paid by company

FMLA and short-term disability

Retirement package

Prescription safety glasses

Tools provided by company

DOT drug-free workplace

First Aid & CPR training

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber to trim, top, and reshape trees to clear utility powerlines. This full-time, non-exempt role features weekly pay, vacation and holiday pay, health and retirement benefits, and company-provided tools.

Job duties include operating equipment, loading debris, assisting training, and maintaining safety and housekeeping on site. The position requires 18+, no fear of heights, and willingness to join a local union.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No fear of heights.
• Excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces while performing demanding work.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience a plus.

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 wood chipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways.
• 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 area clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Performs other related work as assigned by superiors.

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber to trim, top, and reshape trees to clear utility powerlines. This full-time, non-exempt role features weekly pay, vacation and holiday pay, health and retirement benefits, and company-provided tools.

Job duties include operating equipment, loading debris, assisting training, and maintaining safety and housekeeping on site. The position requires 18+, no fear of heights, and willingness to join a local union.