Tree Trimmer & Climber — Health Insurance + Retirement

Trees, LLC; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees and maintain equipment in a demanding outdoor role. You will operate and service chainsaws and related gear, load debris for transport, and assist in keeping work areas safe and organized.

The position requires working at heights, good hand‑eye coordination, and the ability to handle physically demanding conditions in varied weather. A driver’s license is preferred and on‑site training will be provided.

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

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Ability to work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Driver's License (Preferred)

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees and maintain equipment in a demanding outdoor role. You will operate and service chainsaws and related gear, load debris for transport, and assist in keeping work areas safe and organized.

The position requires working at heights, good hand‑eye coordination, and the ability to handle physically demanding conditions in varied weather. A driver’s license is preferred and on‑site training will be provided.