Tree Trimmer & Climber — Hands-On Field Role + Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to join our Missouri field crew. This full-time hourly role demands physical fitness, comfort at heights, and the ability to trim, remove trees, and maintain equipment while following safety procedures.

You will load debris, operate chippers, and assist in training new staff while maintaining trucks and work areas in an orderly condition. Pre-employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must walk, climb and work from ladders 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 and 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.
• 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.

Skills

hand-eye coordination

physical stamina

working at heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to join our Missouri field crew. This full-time hourly role demands physical fitness, comfort at heights, and the ability to trim, remove trees, and maintain equipment while following safety procedures.

You will load debris, operate chippers, and assist in training new staff while maintaining trucks and work areas in an orderly condition. Pre-employment screenings apply.