Tree Trimmer & Climber — Outdoor Work, Full-Time

Asplundh; Trenton (TN); 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 Tennessee is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. The role is full-time and non-exempt, with duties including trimming/removing trees, operating equipment, loading trucks, and maintaining safe worksites.

Entry-level positions are available; high school diploma preferred. Candidates must be comfortable with heights, pass pre-employment screenings, and lift up to 50 lbs. We offer health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.

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.
• 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 and 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.

Skills

Stamina & safety awareness

Height work tolerance

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Tennessee is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew. The role is full-time and non-exempt, with duties including trimming/removing trees, operating equipment, loading trucks, and maintaining safe worksites.

Entry-level positions are available; high school diploma preferred. Candidates must be comfortable with heights, pass pre-employment screenings, and lift up to 50 lbs. We offer health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.