Tree Trimmer & Climber — Health Benefits + Retirement

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber in Ashland, OH. This full-time, non-exempt position offers hourly pay and involves trimming and removing trees, operating and servicing equipment, and loading debris for transport.

You will follow safety procedures, guard the public, assist in training new staff, and maintain equipment and work areas. High school diploma preferred; driver’s license preferred but not required.

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 at various heights on uneven surfaces in unfavorable weather.
• 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

No fear of heights

Good hand-eye coordination

Climbing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber in Ashland, OH. This full-time, non-exempt position offers hourly pay and involves trimming and removing trees, operating and servicing equipment, and loading debris for transport.

You will follow safety procedures, guard the public, assist in training new staff, and maintain equipment and work areas. High school diploma preferred; driver’s license preferred but not required.