Tree Trimmer & Climber - Full-Time with Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber in Taylorsville, NC. This full-time, non-exempt position offers hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement options.

Responsibilities include trimming/removing trees, operating equipment, loading trucks, and ensuring safety for employees and the public. No prior experience is required, though training will be provided and a Driver's License is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• 18 years of age or older.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber in Taylorsville, NC. This full-time, non-exempt position offers hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement options.

Responsibilities include trimming/removing trees, operating equipment, loading trucks, and ensuring safety for employees and the public. No prior experience is required, though training will be provided and a Driver's License is preferred.