Tree Trimmer - Union

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Union Benefit Package

Accrual of Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber to join our field crew in Washington. This full-time, non-exempt role performs tree trimming, branch removal, and debris handling while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

We offer a Full Union Benefits Package, sick pay accrual, EAP, and competitive hourly pay based on Local Union 77 rates. A valid driver’s license is preferred, and pre-employment screening applies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods and climb ladders.
• Good hand-to-eye coordination and balance for at-height tasks.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Trimmed and removed trees, branches, and trunk sections.
• Operate and service tools and equipment used in tree care.
• Cut and split debris; feed brush into woodchippers; load/unload trucks.

Skills

Height tolerance

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina for physical work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Driver's License (preferred)

Job description

Description

• Full Union Benefit Package(Medical, Dental, Vision, NEAP, NEBF)
• Accrual of Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Trimmer/Climber

Job Type

• Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

• Competitive, Hourly
• Local Union 77 Pay Rates

Benefits

• Full Union Benefit Package(Medical, Dental, Vision, NEAP, NEBF)
• Accrual of Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions & 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.

Minimum 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.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming expierience.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• A Driver's License is Preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading,
• FREQUENT(up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs., Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing Distant, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing Poles, Sense of Touch

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.