Tree Trimmer & Climber — Health & Retirement Plan

Trees, LLC; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Florida is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, and manage debris on job sites. You will load trucks, evaluate site safety, and assist in training new employees while upholding high safety standards.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work at heights, and a valid driver's license where applicable. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with competitive hourly pay and benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Tree trimming

Climbing

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Woodchipper operation

Truck operation

Hand-powered tools

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Florida is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, and manage debris on job sites. You will load trucks, evaluate site safety, and assist in training new employees while upholding high safety standards.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work at heights, and a valid driver's license where applicable. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with competitive hourly pay and benefits package.