Entry-Level Tree Trimmer — Field Operator

Utility Tree Service; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in California is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field crew. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service tools, and help prepare job sites. No prior experience required, though a high school diploma is preferred and a valid driver's license is encouraged.

The role is full-time, non-exempt, with hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package. You must be able to work at heights, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow safety procedures while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Height tolerance

Age 18+

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in California is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field crew. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service tools, and help prepare job sites. No prior experience required, though a high school diploma is preferred and a valid driver's license is encouraged.

The role is full-time, non-exempt, with hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package. You must be able to work at heights, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow safety procedures while coordinating with