Experienced Tree Trimmer / Tree Crew

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Located in Urbana, IL

Salary: $15 - $25/hr

Typical Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Full-time, long-term opportunity

Hours and overtime may vary with weather and project demand. Some schedule flexibility may be available.

Experienced Tree Professionals Needed

A family-owned tree-service operation is hiring multiple experienced crew members to perform professional trimming and removal work. These are hands-on field positions working under crew leadership.

Direct professional tree-service experience is required. Previous bucket-truck operation is strongly preferred and may qualify candidates for the higher end of the pay range.

What You’ll Do

• Perform professional tree trimming and removal work
• Operate chainsaws and standard tree-service equipment
• Operate a bucket truck when qualified and assigned
• Assist with equipment positioning and jobsite setup
• Complete skilled ground work during trimming and removal projects
• Handle brush, logs, and tree debris
• Protect surrounding structures, vehicles, and customer property
• Complete thorough cleanup before leaving each jobsite
• Travel with the crew from the Urbana shop to local jobsites

Required Experience

• Direct professional tree trimming or removal experience
• Working knowledge of tree-service tools and field procedures
• Confident chainsaw operation
• Ability to contribute without entry-level tree-work training
• Valid driver’s license required with no exceptions
• Dependable attendance and reliable availability for outdoor work

Preferred Additional Experience

• Bucket-truck operation
• Tree climbing
• CDL A or B
• Heavy-equipment operation
• Asphalt or paving work
• Snowplow or winter road-maintenance experience

Physical and Work Environment

• Strenuous outdoor work in changing weather conditions
• Frequent standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and carrying
• Regular handling of brush, logs, tools, and tree debris
• Work at elevation when operating from a bucket truck
• Active work around vehicles, equipment, and customer property
• Local daily travel with no overnight travel expected

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $15.00–$25.00 per hour based on professional tree experience
• Higher pay consideration for bucket-truck, climbing, CDL, and equipment skills
• Multiple full-time openings available
• Small, family-owned team where experienced workers are valued
• Local jobsites with no expected overnight travel
• Potential overtime and some scheduling flexibility
• Opportunity to expand into bucket-truck, climbing, or advanced crew responsibilities
• Opportunity to transition directly onto the company’s team after a successful introductory period
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

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