Tree Trimmer: Health + Retirement Benefits | Field Pro

Asplundh Careers; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

EAP

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Idaho to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain tools, and assist in protecting people and property. This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position with competitive compensation and benefits.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work at heights, and safe operation of equipment, with training and potential advancement within field operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove 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 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

Stamina

Climb ability

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Woodchipper operation

Ladders usage

Tool maintenance

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Idaho to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain tools, and assist in protecting people and property. This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position with competitive compensation and benefits.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work at heights, and safe operation of equipment, with training and potential advancement within field operations.