Tree Trimmer & Climber – Safe, Skilled Tree Care Pro

Asplundh Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our full-time, non-exempt team. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, load trucks, and assist in training new employees while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, life and disability options, and EAP. Pre-employment screenings may apply as required by company policy and state law.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Mantains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Work at heights

Climb ladders

Heavy lifting

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Entry-level position, no experience required.

Previous experience is a plus.

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to join our full-time, non-exempt team. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, load trucks, and assist in training new employees while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, life and disability options, and EAP. Pre-employment screenings may apply as required by company policy and state law.