Tree Trimmer / Climber

H-2B seasonal job with BDG Trees, LLC - Baton Rouge, LA in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Pay: $24.51/hr. Work period: 2027-01-04 to 2027-11-04. Positions: 50. About 35 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

Use sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruner. Work off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts. Entry Level, requires supervision.

Work period: 2027-01-04 to 2027-11-04. Positions: 50.

Requirements: Must lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary. Saturday and Sunday work required, when necessary. Employer-paid drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing work and post-hire at random, upon suspicion of use, and post-accident. Post-hire background check and employment eligibility (e-Verify) check required of foreign and domestic workers. Employer-paid physical required prior to beginning work to ensure worker can safely perform the job. Incidental limited travel and double time pay may be available under certain emergent conditions and holidays, and as per specific utility contractual requirements. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours.