Entry Level - Tree Trimmer

The Townsend Company, LLC • irvington, breckinridge county, ky • Posted June 30, 2026

About the Role

Trimmer D/4th Class

Under supervision, a Trimmer D/4th Class maintains trees for public safety. This position provides tree trimming for assigned jobs by pruning, cutting, removing, and caring for trees. In this position, you may be exposed to hazards of working near traffic, falling limbs, and energized power lines. As a Trimmer D/4th Class, attention to detail and adherence to safety guidelines is critical. A Trimmer D/4th Class receives on-the-job training, specific day-to-day directions, and is supervised. This position is the entry-level class in the Trimmer series.

Essential Duties:

Performs tree pruning, tree removal, brush chipping, and stump grinding

Uses climbing hooks, belts, ropes, and ladders

Operates and services equipment and tools such as hydraulic tools, power tools, buckets, chippers, and sprayers

Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees

Sprays to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing chemicals...