Tree Trimmer: Health Benefits & Retirement

Utility Tree Service; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a full-time Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and maintain job site safety in California. The role involves handling debris, driving trucks, and assisting in training new staff.

You will be expected to work outdoors in varying weather, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow safety protocols while coordinating with teams and the public. This is a non-exempt hourly position with full benefits.

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 while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-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, 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

18+ years

Above-head work

Climb and ladder work

Good hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a full-time Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate equipment, and maintain job site safety in California. The role involves handling debris, driving trucks, and assisting in training new staff.

You will be expected to work outdoors in varying weather, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow safety protocols while coordinating with teams and the public. This is a non-exempt hourly position with full benefits.