Tree Trimmer & Climber | Health Insurance + Retirement

Utilities Service, LLC; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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 is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and support crews in field conditions. The role requires physical endurance, willingness to work at heights, and strong safety awareness.

Competitive hourly pay with full-time hours and a benefits package including health, retirement, and disability coverage. Entry-level position with opportunity for training and advancement in tree care operations.

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

Age 18+

Height tolerance

Hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and support crews in field conditions. The role requires physical endurance, willingness to work at heights, and strong safety awareness.

Competitive hourly pay with full-time hours and a benefits package including health, retirement, and disability coverage. Entry-level position with opportunity for training and advancement in tree care operations.