Tree Trimmer & Climber – Outdoor Utility Line Clearance

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Wayne (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; 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 Wayne, West Virginia is seeking entry-level and skilled Tree Trimmers and Climbers. On-the-job training is provided, offering a pathway to a career in the line clearance industry. If you enjoy the outdoors, this role is tailor-made for you.

Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines. This is a full-time role with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.
• Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Ability to Plan, assign, direct, check, and coordinate work.
• Ability to obtain written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property.

Skills

Climbing

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Ladders

Chainsaws

Woodchipper

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Wayne, West Virginia is seeking entry-level and skilled Tree Trimmers and Climbers. On-the-job training is provided, offering a pathway to a career in the line clearance industry. If you enjoy the outdoors, this role is tailor-made for you.

Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines. This is a full-time role with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.