Tree Trimmer & Climber - Union Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full Union Benefit Package(Medical, .

Accrual of Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Renton, WA is seeking a Trimmer/Climber for full-time, non-exempt work. The role trims/removes trees, climbs, operates equipment, and supports safety and traffic control.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate with local Union 77 pay scales, full union benefits, sick pay accrual, and an Employee Assistance Program. Pre-employment screening may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand‑to‑eye coordination.
• Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming expierience.

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

Skills

Age 18+

Overhead work

Climbing ladders

No fear of heights

Hand-eye coordination

Line clearance experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Renton, WA is seeking a Trimmer/Climber for full-time, non-exempt work. The role trims/removes trees, climbs, operates equipment, and supports safety and traffic control.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate with local Union 77 pay scales, full union benefits, sick pay accrual, and an Employee Assistance Program. Pre-employment screening may apply.