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Zielies Tree Service
Tree Trimmer
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What they do
A Tree Climber or Trimmer trims and prunes trees. Clears away excess branches near utility lines or over roads or sidewalks. Prunes dead or diseased tree limbs to improve the appearance and health of the tree. Uses rigging equipment and may work from a truck powered lift; uses chain saws and other power equipment.
$47,276 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Zielies Tree Service Inc., a leader in Vegetation Management Services is currently seeking Tree Care Professionals. Whether you're an industry veteran or just looking for new opportunities with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you. Zielies Tree Service has an outstanding group of employees and although our work doesn't always stand out, we know deep down, the power stays on or is restored in our local communities because of the work we do daily in maintaining powerline right-of-ways. Our mission and values of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship help define us as a company. If our values align, you work hard, and meet performance expectations, there is continued growth opportunities here. We are looking for crew members to work in the East Dubuque region. Essential Functions Cut, and/or trims using various industry best management practices. Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces. Herbicide application to prevent further growth as indicated on maps. Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a woodchipper. Utilize best management practices to safeguards other employees and public from jobsite hazards in and around work area. Inspect tools, truck, and other work equipment. Request repair or replacement equipment, when necessary. Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations. Commitment to work safe daily. Perform other related work, as assigned by superiors.