Tree Trimmer & Climber | Health Benefits & 401(k)

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Mount Airy, NC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to perform pruning and removal of trees, operate and maintain equipment, and support safety protocols on job sites.

The role is full-time and non-exempt, paid hourly, with benefits including health insurance, EAP, disability and a retirement plan. Entry-level friendly with potential for training and advancement within a safety-driven team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders at various heights under demanding conditions.
• No fear of heights.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• 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

Climbing

Stamina

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Driver's License preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Mount Airy, NC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to perform pruning and removal of trees, operate and maintain equipment, and support safety protocols on job sites.

The role is full-time and non-exempt, paid hourly, with benefits including health insurance, EAP, disability and a retirement plan. Entry-level friendly with potential for training and advancement within a safety-driven team.