Tree Trimmer & Climber — Full-Time with Health & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and support yard and job-site activities. This on-site role requires climbing and operating trucks, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

You will train to perform tree and bucket rescues, assist in training new staff, and maintain tools, vehicles, and sites in good condition. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in Akron, OH with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders or at varying heights.
• No fear of heights.
• 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 & 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.

Skills

Stamina and endurance

Height tolerance

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Driver's License preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and support yard and job-site activities. This on-site role requires climbing and operating trucks, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

You will train to perform tree and bucket rescues, assist in training new staff, and maintain tools, vehicles, and sites in good condition. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in Akron, OH with competitive hourly pay and benefits.