Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service • Sauk Centre, MN

8d • $30 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Zielies Tree Service Inc. is seeking Tree Care Professionals to maintain powerline rights-of-way and help keep power on or restore service in local communities. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, and offers opportunities for continued growth to employees who work hard and meet performance expectations.

The Tree Trimmer cuts and trims vegetation using industry best management practices, fells trees and cuts or splits logs, applies herbicide as indicated on maps, and loads or unloads debris or feeds brush into a woodchipper. The role also involves safeguarding coworkers and the public from jobsite hazards, inspecting and maintaining tools and equipment, and working safely each day.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Cut and/or trim vegetation using industry best management practices.
• Use wedges, sledges, and chainsaws to fell trees, trim trunks, and cut or 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 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 the truck and at work locations.
• Commit to working safely every day.
• Perform other related work as assigned by superiors.

Benefits

• Family health, dental, and vision insurance through LINECO.
• Two retirement plans: National Electrical Annuity Plan and National Electrical Benefit Fund.
• Bereavement pay.
• Up to 160 hours of vacation based on tenure.
• Overtime opportunities when available.
• Weekly direct deposit.
• Growth opportunities.
• Industry-leading safety and training programs.
• Paid training.
• All PPE and tools required for the applicable position provided by Zielies.

What This Job Offers

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