Tree Trimmer & Climber — Outdoors, Full Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Insurance premiums paid

FMLA & disability

Retirement plan

Safety glasses provided

Tools provided

Drug free workplace

First aid CPR training

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber for a full-time, non-exempt position. The role involves trimming/removing trees and operating a variety of tools and equipment in outdoor settings.

Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding work, heights, and varied weather conditions. The company provides training, safety gear, and opportunities for career growth within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No fear of heights.
• Excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces while handling equipment or material.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.

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 wood chipper.
• Repairs minor job-related-damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways.
• 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 area clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

No fear of heights

Excellent hand-to-eye coordination

Ability to work in varying weather

Physical stamina for demanding work

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience a plus

Tools

Tree trimming equipment

Ladder safety

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber for a full-time, non-exempt position. The role involves trimming/removing trees and operating a variety of tools and equipment in outdoor settings.

Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding work, heights, and varied weather conditions. The company provides training, safety gear, and opportunities for career growth within a safety-conscious environment.