Trimmer Climber-NON-UNION
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC
About the Role
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Competitive, Hourly Pay
Key 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 a woodchipper.
- 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 areas 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, markers, etc., to protect employees and the public.
- Perform tree and bucket rescue.
- Assist in training new employees.
- Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working condition of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
- Request repair or replacement, when necessary.
- Maintain good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
- Perform other related work, as assigned by superiors.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods.
- Ability to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces.
- Ability to perform mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
- No fear of heights.
- Good hand-to-eye coordination.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience is a plus.
- Driver's License preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Occasional (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading.
- Rare (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs.
Pre-Screen
- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.