Tree Trimmer & Climber — Join Our Field Crew

Utilities Service, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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 is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming, bucket work, and debris management in a full-time, non-exempt role. You will operate and maintain equipment, assist in training new staff, and ensure safety for workers and the public.

The position requires physical endurance, ability to work at heights, and coordination, with pre-employment screenings and on-site safety protocols. Benefits include health insurance and a retirement plan.

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 at various heights on uneven, 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.
• 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 safety

Hand-eye coordination

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position; no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming, bucket work, and debris management in a full-time, non-exempt role. You will operate and maintain equipment, assist in training new staff, and ensure safety for workers and the public.

The position requires physical endurance, ability to work at heights, and coordination, with pre-employment screenings and on-site safety protocols. Benefits include health insurance and a retirement plan.