Tree Trimmer & Climber — Health, 401(k), PTO

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming, removal, and debris processing in a safe, efficient manner. The role requires operating and maintaining all tools and equipment, loading and unloading materials, and assisting in training new employees across job sites.

Applicants should be able to work outdoors in varying weather, lift up to 50 lbs., and rise to heights with ladders or buckets. A valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• No fear of heights.

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

Tree trimming

Climbing

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Truck operation

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming, removal, and debris processing in a safe, efficient manner. The role requires operating and maintaining all tools and equipment, loading and unloading materials, and assisting in training new employees across job sites.

Applicants should be able to work outdoors in varying weather, lift up to 50 lbs., and rise to heights with ladders or buckets. A valid driver's license is preferred.