Tree Trimmer & Climber - Health, Retirement & Benefits

Trees, Llc; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate tools, and support landscaping projects in Sanford, NC. This full-time, non-exempt role involves handling heavy equipment, climbing, and working outdoors in varying conditions.

You will load and unload trucks, assist in training new staff, and help keep sites safe and orderly. A driver’s license is preferred; health and safety training may be required.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate tools, and support landscaping projects in Sanford, NC. This full-time, non-exempt role involves handling heavy equipment, climbing, and working outdoors in varying conditions.

You will load and unload trucks, assist in training new staff, and help keep sites safe and orderly. A driver’s license is preferred; health and safety training may be required.