Journeyman Tree Trimmer

Signing Bonus Available

for Full-Time Employees

who meet qualification criteria

Position Summary

While providing supervision, a Journeyman Tree Trimmer maintains trees for public safety. This position provides tree trimming for assigned jobs by pruning, cutting, removing, and caring for trees. While performing the assigned jobs, you may be exposed to hazards of working near traffic, falling limbs, and power lines, making attention to detail and safety guidelines critical. A Journeyman Tree Trimmer provides on-the-job training, specific day-to-day directions, and crew supervision. This position is a top-level class in the Tree Trimmer series and serves as Lead Trimmer in the Foreperson or General Foreperson's absence.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

Essential Duties :

• Properly maintains tools and equipment used to work around energized power lines
• Identifies due diligence and assesses tree failure risk
• Performs ground operations and equipment usage
• Demonstrates ability to identify tree species, characteristics of trees, and if it has diseased and / or pest problems
• Performs tree pruning, tree removal functions, brush chipping, and stump grinding
• Operates and maintains tree-trimming equipment
• Sprays trees to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment
• Provides training to other trimmers
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team

The Townsend Corporation and its family of companies are equal opportunity employers and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.