Tree Trimmer & Climber — Health & Retirement Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; 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 to perform tree trimming and removal duties at various sites. You will operate and maintain equipment, load and unload trucks, and ensure job sites are safe and organized.

This entry-level role may require training and on-the-job instruction, with potential growth based on performance. Requirements include 18+ years old, ability to work at heights, and good hand-eye coordination.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• 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.
• 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

Manual dexterity

Balance

Stamina

Height tolerance

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Ladders

Trimming tools

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming and removal duties at various sites. You will operate and maintain equipment, load and unload trucks, and ensure job sites are safe and organized.

This entry-level role may require training and on-the-job instruction, with potential growth based on performance. Requirements include 18+ years old, ability to work at heights, and good hand-eye coordination.