Tree Trimmer & Climber — Health Insurance + Retirement Plan

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Beckley, WV is seeking a Trimmer/Climber. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and pays hourly. Responsibilities include trimming/removing trees, operating tools, loading trucks, and ensuring safety around work zones.

The position requires physical endurance and willingness to work at heights. Pre-employment screens may apply; company offers health, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Walk, climb and work from ladders or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces.
• No fear of heights and good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Trims and 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.
• 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

Ability to work at heights

Manual dexterity

Good hand-eye coordination

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Beckley, WV is seeking a Trimmer/Climber. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and pays hourly. Responsibilities include trimming/removing trees, operating tools, loading trucks, and ensuring safety around work zones.

The position requires physical endurance and willingness to work at heights. Pre-employment screens may apply; company offers health, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and EAP.