Tree Trimmer & Climber — Outdoor Work, Training Provided

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Pearisburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 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 the United States is seeking entry-level and skilled Trimmers and Climbers. The role offers on-the-job training and a path to build a career in the line clearance industry.

You will join crews that trim, top, and reshape trees to provide clearance for utility powerlines, working in all weather conditions. We offer full-time, non-exempt positions with hourly pay based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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 and slippery surfaces.
• Willing and able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends.

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.
• Ability to promote and maintain good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.

Skills

Physical endurance

Climbing ability

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Chainsaw

Ladder

WoodchipER operation

Safety equipment

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in the United States is seeking entry-level and skilled Trimmers and Climbers. The role offers on-the-job training and a path to build a career in the line clearance industry.

You will join crews that trim, top, and reshape trees to provide clearance for utility powerlines, working in all weather conditions. We offer full-time, non-exempt positions with hourly pay based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance.