Tree Trimmer & Climber — Utility Line Clearance Pro

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid weekly – Direct Deposit

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescriptions

Company pays premiums

FMLA and Short term disability

Retirement plan

Safety glasses provided

Tools provided

DOT Regulated Drug Free Workplace

First Aid & CPR Training

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim, top, and reshape trees to clear low-hanging branches around utility lines in Minnesota. This full-time, non-exempt role requires safe operation of equipment and strict adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include operating and servicing tools, loading debris, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting team members in serving customers while maintaining a clean work site and following DOT safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience 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 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.
• 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

Tree trimming

Climbing

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to trim, top, and reshape trees to clear low-hanging branches around utility lines in Minnesota. This full-time, non-exempt role requires safe operation of equipment and strict adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include operating and servicing tools, loading debris, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting team members in serving customers while maintaining a clean work site and following DOT safety guidelines.