Tree Trimmer
About The Position
Zielies Tree Service Inc. is seeking Tree Care Professionals to maintain powerline rights-of-way and help keep local communities’ power on or restore it. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, and offers continued growth opportunities to employees who work hard and meet performance expectations. The role involves cutting and trimming trees, applying herbicide as indicated on maps, handling logs and brush, maintaining equipment and work areas, and following safe work practices. The starting pay range is $30.33–$41.41 per hour. The position offers full-time work on a schedule of four 10-hour days, with overtime opportunities when available and the potential to work out-of-state storms. Required PPE and tools are provided by Zielies. Rates, benefits, and opportunities are subject to change under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Responsibilities
- Cut and trim trees using industry best management practices.
- Use wedges, sledges, and chainsaws to fell trees or trim trunks and to cut and split logs into manageable pieces.
- Apply herbicide to prevent further growth as indicated on maps.
- Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, and/or feed brush into a woodchipper.
- Use best management practices to safeguard employees and the public from jobsite hazards in and around the work area.
- Inspect tools, trucks, and other work equipment; request repairs or replacement equipment when necessary.
- Maintain good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
- Commit to working safely each day.
- Perform other related work as assigned by superiors.
Benefits
- Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)
- Two retirement plans: National Electrical Annuity Plan and National Electrical Benefit Fund
- Bereavement pay
- Up to 160 hours of vacation based on tenure
- Full-time work
- Four 10-hour workdays, allowing a three-day weekend
- Overtime opportunities when available
- Potential to work out-of-state storms
- Weekly direct deposit
- Growth opportunities
- Industry-leading safety and training programs
- Paid training
- PPE and tools required for the position provided by Zielies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
