Tree Trimmer & Climber - Health Benefits, Retirement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is looking for a full-time Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and maintain safe work areas. The role requires climbing, driving, and teamwork in all weather conditions. Training is provided, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Eligible applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be ready for an entry-level position with potential for growth. A valid driver’s license is required and pre-employment screening applies.

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, 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.
• 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.
• Cuits 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.

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is looking for a full-time Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and maintain safe work areas. The role requires climbing, driving, and teamwork in all weather conditions. Training is provided, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Eligible applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be ready for an entry-level position with potential for growth. A valid driver’s license is required and pre-employment screening applies.