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Description Job Title:

Tree Trimmer-442 •We are hiring Entry-level and Skilled Trimmers and Climbers•On-the-job training is provided. The perfect opportunity to build a career in the Line Clearance industry. If you enjoy the great outdoors, this position is tailor-made for you. Our team of tree trimmers and climbers is on the lookout for bold individuals who love to work in all-weather elements. Wind, rain, sunshine, or snow - we tackle them all! If you want to experience the world from a tree's perspective, this is the job for you. Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines. Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Job Type:

Full-Time +,

Non-Exempt Pay :

Competitive, Hourly, based on experience.

Benefits:

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) Employee Assistance Program Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc. He/she cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines. Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces. Ability to operate and service all required tools/equipment. Ability to Plan, assign, direct, check, and coordinate work. Ability to obtain written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc. Ability to promote and maintain good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew. 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, hand-powered tools, and other equipment. Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned. Ability to operate and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers. Ability to operate a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material. Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly. Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area. Ability to cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways. Ability to set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public. Ability to be trained to perform tree and bucket rescue. Ability to assist in training new employees. Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Ability to use hand tools, such as axes, handlines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc. Ability to train new personnel. 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. Ability to obtain the knowledge to identify tree and shrub species. No fear of heights. Must have good hand-to-eye coordination. Willing and able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends.

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, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

Ability to obtain a Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License when required. Ability to obtain Herbicide license when required.

Travel Requirements:

Ability to report and/or travel for storm emergencies.

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 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/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, 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/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally. Works in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects. Works near energized parts or equipment. Works in traffic. Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, gas drills, and other equipment with proper hearing protection. Exposed to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, and falling limbs. . 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.","type","jobPosting","source","LC","accountId","39548138","organizationName","Asplundh Careers","applicationUrl","https://careers.asplundh.com/jobs/17493596-tree-trimmer-442","Lynchburg, VA","isRemote","location",{"_239":240,"_241":242},"createdAt","2026-09-24T06:36:54.023153999Z","updatedAt","2026-09-23T13:34:35.685Z","publishedAt","2026-09-22T00:00:00Z","expiresAt","2026-10-24T00:00Z","status","active","isExpired","isDiscoverable",true,"isSearchable","isSpotlight","isDraft","careerSkills",[173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193],"requiredEducation","high_school","benefitCategories",[169,170,171,172],"isEmailRequired","isPhoneRequired","formattedDescription","

Description Job Title:

Tree Trimmer-442

•We are hiring Entry-level and Skilled Trimmers and Climbers

•On-the-job training is provided. The perfect opportunity to build a career in the Line Clearance industry. If you enjoy the great outdoors, this position is tailor-made for you. Our team of tree trimmers and climbers is on the lookout for bold individuals who love to work in all-weather elements. Wind, rain, sunshine, or snow - we tackle them all! If you want to experience the world from a tree's perspective, this is the job for you. Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines. Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Job Type:

Full-Time +,

Non-Exempt Pay :

Competitive, Hourly, based on experience.

Benefits:

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) Employee Assistance Program Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

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, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

Ability to obtain a Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License when required. Ability to obtain Herbicide license when required.

Travel Requirements:

Ability to report and/or travel for storm emergencies.

Physical Requirements:

RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs

OCCASIONAL

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 Safety :

Applicants:

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Tree Trimmer 442

Foreperson/Bucket Operator - Lynchburg, VA