Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service • Princeton Township, MN

10d • $30 - $41

About The Position

Zielies Tree Service Inc., a vegetation management services company, is seeking Tree Care Professionals to maintain powerline rights-of-way. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, and offers opportunities for continued growth based on performance. The role includes cutting and trimming trees, applying herbicide as indicated on maps, handling logs and brush, and maintaining safe and orderly work areas and equipment. Work is full-time on a schedule of four 10-hour days, with overtime opportunities when available and possible out-of-state storm work.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees using industry best management practices.
• Use wedges, sledges, and chain saws to fell trees or trimmed 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, and request repairs or replacement equipment when necessary.
• Maintain good housekeeping on the truck and at work locations.
• Work 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.
• 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.
• All PPE and tools required to perform the position are provided by Zielies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed