Tree Trimmer & Climber — Outdoor, Full-Time Role

Asplundh Careers; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Florida is seeking a full-time Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and support training for new hires. The role requires physical endurance, comfort with heights, and teamwork in outdoor, variable-weather conditions.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage, with a full benefits package including retirement, health Insurance, EAP, and life/disability coverage. Pre-employment screening may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders at various heights, on uneven surfaces while handling equipment.
• No fear of heights.
• Good hand‑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

Good hand‑eye coordination

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Tree care equipment

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Florida is seeking a full-time Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and support training for new hires. The role requires physical endurance, comfort with heights, and teamwork in outdoor, variable-weather conditions.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage, with a full benefits package including retirement, health Insurance, EAP, and life/disability coverage. Pre-employment screening may apply.