Entry-Level Tree Trimmer Trainee — Benefits Included

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

EAP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Omaha seeks a Trimmer Trainee to join our full-time, non-exempt crew. You will trim and remove trees, operate tools, and assist in maintaining equipment and job sites.

Ideal candidates are 18+, physically capable of climbing and handling demanding outdoor work; no prior experience required. We offer health, retirement, and EAP benefits, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

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.
• 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

Stamina & endurance

Height work

Safety conscientiousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Omaha seeks a Trimmer Trainee to join our full-time, non-exempt crew. You will trim and remove trees, operate tools, and assist in maintaining equipment and job sites.

Ideal candidates are 18+, physically capable of climbing and handling demanding outdoor work; no prior experience required. We offer health, retirement, and EAP benefits, with competitive hourly pay.