Tree Trimmer & Climber — Outdoor Field Tech

Utilities Service, LLC; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life, disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Taylorsville, NC. This Full-Time, non-exempt role involves trimming/removing trees, operating equipment, and loading trucks while maintaining safety and clear communication with the crew and the public.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, able to work at heights, and possess strong hand-eye coordination. A HS diploma is preferred; driver’s license is nice-to-have. Company benefits include health, retirement, EAP, and disability coverage.

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, or at various heights, on uneven 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. 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

Hand-eye coordination

Climbing ability

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Woodchipper operation

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Taylorsville, NC. This Full-Time, non-exempt role involves trimming/removing trees, operating equipment, and loading trucks while maintaining safety and clear communication with the crew and the public.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, able to work at heights, and possess strong hand-eye coordination. A HS diploma is preferred; driver’s license is nice-to-have. Company benefits include health, retirement, EAP, and disability coverage.