Tree Trimmer & Climber — Health Benefits & Retirement

Trees, LLC; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; 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 is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. This full-time, non-exempt role involves trimming and removing trees, operating equipment, loading and unloading trucks, and helping maintain job sites in a safe, organized manner.

You will work outdoors in various weather, climb ladders, and assist in training new employees. A driver's license is preferred but not required; pre-employment screening applies. We offer health, retirement, and other benefits.

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 while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-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.

Skills

Age 18+

Climb and work at heights

Hand-eye coordination

No fear of heights

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. This full-time, non-exempt role involves trimming and removing trees, operating equipment, loading and unloading trucks, and helping maintain job sites in a safe, organized manner.

You will work outdoors in various weather, climb ladders, and assist in training new employees. A driver's license is preferred but not required; pre-employment screening applies. We offer health, retirement, and other benefits.