Tree Trimmer & Climber – Health, Retirement & More

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a reliable Trimmer/Climber to join our field crews. You will trim and remove trees, operate tools, and help keep sites safe and efficient.

Successful candidates will meet physical requirements, be comfortable working at heights, and cooperate with customers and local agencies. Entry-level welcome; pre-employment screening may apply and benefits include health insurance and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• 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, 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

Height work

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Climbing

Education

High School Diploma

Entry-level position

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a reliable Trimmer/Climber to join our field crews. You will trim and remove trees, operate tools, and help keep sites safe and efficient.

Successful candidates will meet physical requirements, be comfortable working at heights, and cooperate with customers and local agencies. Entry-level welcome; pre-employment screening may apply and benefits include health insurance and retirement plan.