Tree Trimmer & Climber — Hands-On Field Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Company retirement plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Ashland, Ohio, is hiring a Trimmer/Climber. This full-time, non-exempt role trims and removes trees, operates tools, loads debris, and assists in training new employees while maintaining safety and good housekeeping.

You will work at various heights, follow hand signals, and coordinate with customers and emergency services as needed. A high school diploma is preferred; no prior experience required, and a pre-employment screen may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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.
• 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.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• 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.
• Assists in training new employees.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Climbing

Work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Ashland, Ohio, is hiring a Trimmer/Climber. This full-time, non-exempt role trims and removes trees, operates tools, loads debris, and assists in training new employees while maintaining safety and good housekeeping.

You will work at various heights, follow hand signals, and coordinate with customers and emergency services as needed. A high school diploma is preferred; no prior experience required, and a pre-employment screen may apply.