Tree Trimmer & Climber - Outdoor Crew Pro

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Canton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate tools, and ensure site safety in a demanding outdoor setting. This full-time, non-exempt role requires physical strength, the ability to work atop elevations, and reliable teamwork.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, debris management, and coordinating with crews while protecting the public. Pre-employment screening may apply; benefits and compensation reflect industry standards.

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, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions 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.

Skills

Climbing/working at heights

Hand-eye coordination

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate tools, and ensure site safety in a demanding outdoor setting. This full-time, non-exempt role requires physical strength, the ability to work atop elevations, and reliable teamwork.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, debris management, and coordinating with crews while protecting the public. Pre-employment screening may apply; benefits and compensation reflect industry standards.