Entry-Level Tree Trimmer Trainee – Training & Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Michigan. This full-time, non-exempt role involves trimming and removing trees, operating basic equipment, and maintaining job sites. Entry-level position with training provided.

Applicants should be physically fit, able to work at heights, and good with hand-eye coordination. Pre-employment screens may apply; drivers license preferred but not required.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Physical fitness

Stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Michigan. This full-time, non-exempt role involves trimming and removing trees, operating basic equipment, and maintaining job sites. Entry-level position with training provided.

Applicants should be physically fit, able to work at heights, and good with hand-eye coordination. Pre-employment screens may apply; drivers license preferred but not required.