Tree Trimmer & Climber — Health Benefits & Growth

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber in Austin, TX. This is a full-time, non-exempt role requiring physical endurance for climbing and operating equipment.

You will trim and remove trees, service tools, and work with fleets to maintain safety and efficiency on job sites. The position offers exposure to varied weather conditions, training opportunities, and a chance to contribute to community safety by maintaining clear roads and landscapes.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have 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 & 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

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Driver's license (preferred)

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber in Austin, TX. This is a full-time, non-exempt role requiring physical endurance for climbing and operating equipment.

You will trim and remove trees, service tools, and work with fleets to maintain safety and efficiency on job sites. The position offers exposure to varied weather conditions, training opportunities, and a chance to contribute to community safety by maintaining clear roads and landscapes.