Tree Trimmer

Overview

Zielies Tree Service Inc., a leader in Vegetation Management Services, is currently seeking Tree Care Professionals. Whether you're an industry veteran or just looking for new opportunities with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you.

Zielies Tree Service has an outstanding group of employees and although our work doesn't always stand out, we know deep down, the power stays on or is restored in our local communities because of the work we do daily in maintaining powerline right-of-ways. Our mission and values of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship help define us as a company. If our values align, you work hard, and meet performance expectations, there is continued growth opportunities here.

• Cut, and/or trim using various industry best management practices.
• Use wedges, sledges, and chainsaws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces.
• Herbicide application to prevent further growth as indicated on maps.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feed brush into a wood chipper.
• Utilize best management practices to safeguard other employees and the public from jobsite hazards in and around the work area.
• Inspect tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Request repair or replacement equipment when necessary. Maintain good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Commitment to work safely daily.
• Perform other related work as assigned by superiors.

Starting package between $25 - $39/hr.

• Union benefits package includes, but is not limited to:
  • Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)
  • Two retirement plans:
    National Electrical Annuity Plan and National Electrical Benefit Fund
  • Paid holidays
  • Bereavement pay
  • Per diem when requirements are met
• Other benefits at Zielies include:
• Full-time work
• 4, 10-hour days which allows for a 3-day weekend
• Overtime opportunities (when available)
• The potential to work out of state storms
• Weekly direct deposit
• Excellent growth opportunities
• Industry-leading safety and training programs
• Paid training
• All PPE and tools required to perform the applicable position provided by Zielies
• All employment offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test.