Tree Trimmer & Climber — Health Benefits + 401(k)

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Iron River (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Michigan is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. This full-time, non-exempt role trims and removes trees, operates equipment, and ensures safety for workers and the public in outdoor settings.

Applicants should be able to climb, walk on uneven surfaces, and handle tools; a driver's license is required. We offer health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan, and additional benefits.

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.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
• A Driver's License is required.

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.

Skills

Overhead work

Climbing

Hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

No experience required

Previous experience a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Michigan is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. This full-time, non-exempt role trims and removes trees, operates equipment, and ensures safety for workers and the public in outdoor settings.

Applicants should be able to climb, walk on uneven surfaces, and handle tools; a driver's license is required. We offer health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan, and additional benefits.