Tree Trimmer & Climber — Hands-On Field Tech

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in New York. This full-time, non-exempt role supports trimming and removing trees, operating and maintaining gear, and keeping work sites safe and orderly.

CDL/Non-CDL acceptable, with compensation based on market norms and overtime opportunities. Responsibilities include loading trucks, feeding debris to woodchippers, and assisting in training new staff while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

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.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Climbing ability

Physical stamina

Ability to work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in New York. This full-time, non-exempt role supports trimming and removing trees, operating and maintaining gear, and keeping work sites safe and orderly.

CDL/Non-CDL acceptable, with compensation based on market norms and overtime opportunities. Responsibilities include loading trucks, feeding debris to woodchippers, and assisting in training new staff while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.