Trimmer Climber Union Region 65

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Health, Dental, Eye Care Insurance

Retirement packages

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Savage, MN. This role involves trimming trees and providing clearance for utility powerlines, with full-time hours and various employee benefits.

Applicants should be 18 years or older, able to work at heights, and coordinate effectively. The job provides comprehensive training and tools necessary for work, with competitive wages paid weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No fear of heights required.
• Excellent hand-to-eye coordination essential.

Responsibilities

• Trim and/or remove trees, branches, and trunk sections.
• Operate and service required tools and equipment.
• Load and unload trucks.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to work at heights

Team cooperation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trucks

Wood chipper

Job description

Job Title: Trimmer/Climber

This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low‑hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.

Job Type: Full‑Time +, Non‑Exempt

Pay: Hourly

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly – Direct Deposit
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Individual/Family Health, Dental, Eye Care, Prescriptions – Insurance premiums paid by Company
• FMLA and Short‑term disability benefits
• Retirement packages paid by Company
• Prescription safety glasses
• All tools provided by the Company to do the job
• DOT Regulated Drug‑Free Workplace
• First Aid & CPR Training provided

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Trim and/or remove trees, branches, and trunk sections
• Operate and service all required tools and equipment
• Cut and split large debris into manageable pieces
• Spray areas with equipment to prevent further growth
• Load and unload trucks
• Feed brush and debris into wood chipper
• Repair minor job‑related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways
• Service gasoline, air, and hand‑powered tools and other equipment
• Relay hand signals, direct traffic, drive, and operate trucks and equipment as assigned
• Keep trucks and work area clear and orderly
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area
• Cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, and markers to protect employees and the public
• Be trained to perform tree and bucket rescue
• Assist training of new employees
• Assume responsibility for inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment
• Request repair or replacement when necessary
• Maintain good housekeeping on truck and at work locations
• Perform other related work as assigned by superiors

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No fear of heights
• Excellent hand‑to‑eye coordination
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces while performing mentally and physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions handling equipment or material
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
• Willing to join local union and pay union dues

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Entry‑level position; no experience required
• Previous experience is a plus

Pre‑Screen

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

License & Certifications

• Driver’s license required

Travel Requirements

• Must have own transportation to and from the show‑up location

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, reading, 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

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance and coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

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.