Tree Trimmer & Climber — Outdoor Field Tech

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Kentucky seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and assist with training new staff. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work at heights, and strong safety awareness.

Entry-level applicants are welcome, with on-the-job training provided. The position offers full-time hours, non-exempt status, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including health, retirement, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Able to walk, climb and work from ladders at various heights in unfavorable weather.
• 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. 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

Stamina & physical fitness

Hand-eye coordination

Work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Kentucky seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and assist with training new staff. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work at heights, and strong safety awareness.

Entry-level applicants are welcome, with on-the-job training provided. The position offers full-time hours, non-exempt status, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including health, retirement, and disability coverage.