Entry-Level Tree Trimmer Trainee

Asplundh Careers; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to learn tree trimming and related fieldwork. You will trim and remove branches, operate necessary equipment, and help manage debris under varied weather conditions.

This entry-level role emphasizes physical stamina, coordination, and willingness to work at heights. Training, safety procedures, and advancement opportunities are provided to support your growth in the company.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Walk, climb and work from ladders at various heights in demanding conditions.
• No fear of heights.
• 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.

Job description

Asplundh in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to learn tree trimming and related fieldwork. You will trim and remove branches, operate necessary equipment, and help manage debris under varied weather conditions.

This entry-level role emphasizes physical stamina, coordination, and willingness to work at heights. Training, safety procedures, and advancement opportunities are provided to support your growth in the company.