Tree Trimmer & Climber – Outdoor Field Tech

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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 perform tree trimming and removal, operate equipment, and manage debris along rights-of-way. This full-time, non-exempt role offers hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities to train and advance within a nationwide utility services company.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to climb and work from ladders, and careful safety practices. Candidates must be 18+, pass pre-employment checks, and have a valid driver's license if

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Ccuts 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.

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree trimming and removal, operate equipment, and manage debris along rights-of-way. This full-time, non-exempt role offers hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities to train and advance within a nationwide utility services company.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to climb and work from ladders, and careful safety practices. Candidates must be 18+, pass pre-employment checks, and have a valid driver's license if