Tree Trimmer & Climber - Full-Time with Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Festus, MO is seeking a Trimmer/Climber for a full-time, non-exempt role. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service tools, and perform related field tasks to support crew operations.

The job involves loading/unloading trucks, feeding debris into a woodchipper, and maintaining equipment, with safety as a priority. A driver’s license is preferred. Pre-employment screening applies, and health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry‑level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is 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 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.
• 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.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Festus, MO is seeking a Trimmer/Climber for a full-time, non-exempt role. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service tools, and perform related field tasks to support crew operations.

The job involves loading/unloading trucks, feeding debris into a woodchipper, and maintaining equipment, with safety as a priority. A driver’s license is preferred. Pre-employment screening applies, and health benefits are offered.