Tree Trimmer & Climber — Weekly Pay + Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/V...)

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Weekly pay

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Colorado Springs seeks an energetic Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and manage debris. You’ll work at heights, use hand signals for traffic control, and train new hires as needed. A valid driver’s license is preferred, and pre-employment screenings may apply.

Starting wage is $24.07 per hour, based on experience, and paid weekly. Company benefits include a retirement plan, health insurance, EAP, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders at various heights in demanding conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights and good hand-eye coordination.

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.
• 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

Height work

Hand-eye coordination

Physical endurance

Climbing ladders

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Colorado Springs seeks an energetic Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and manage debris. You’ll work at heights, use hand signals for traffic control, and train new hires as needed. A valid driver’s license is preferred, and pre-employment screenings may apply.

Starting wage is $24.07 per hour, based on experience, and paid weekly. Company benefits include a retirement plan, health insurance, EAP, and disability coverage.