Tree Trimmer & Climber — Outdoor Care Specialist

Asplundh Careers; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Employee assistance

Life & disability coverage

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Ohio seeks a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming and removal, operate and service equipment, and assist in maintaining work sites. The role demands physical fitness, comfort with heights, and the ability to follow safety protocols.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with competitive hourly pay, benefits including health insurance and retirement plan, and opportunities to train and advance within the company's utility vegetation management teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.
• 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 while handling equipment or material.
• 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, 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

No fear of heights

Hand-eye coordination

Work at heights

Ladder climbing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Ohio seeks a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming and removal, operate and service equipment, and assist in maintaining work sites. The role demands physical fitness, comfort with heights, and the ability to follow safety protocols.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with competitive hourly pay, benefits including health insurance and retirement plan, and opportunities to train and advance within the company's utility vegetation management teams.