Union Tree Trimmer & Climber — Local 65

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Duluth (MN); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive wages

Paid weekly – Direct Deposit

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision, prescriptions

Insurance premiums paid by Company

FMLA and short-term disability

Retirement packages

Prescription safety glasses

All tools provided by the Company

Drug-free workplace

First Aid & CPR training

Résumé du poste

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring for a Trimmer/Climber to trim, tops, and reshape trees, ensuring clearances for utility powerlines. This full-time, non-exempt role includes operating and maintaining equipment, loading debris, and performing safe tree rescue operations.

You will be part of a field crew, working with various tools, adhering to safety standards, and supporting training for new hires. Must have a driver’s license and be ready to join the local union.

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 handling equipment or material.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.

Responsabilités

• 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 wood chipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways.
• 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 area clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Connaissances

No fear of heights

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Climb ladders

Walk and perform demanding work

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Description du poste

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring for a Trimmer/Climber to trim, tops, and reshape trees, ensuring clearances for utility powerlines. This full-time, non-exempt role includes operating and maintaining equipment, loading debris, and performing safe tree rescue operations.

You will be part of a field crew, working with various tools, adhering to safety standards, and supporting training for new hires. Must have a driver’s license and be ready to join the local union.