Entry-Level Tree Trimmer Trainee (Union)

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Visa)

Employee Assistance Program

Life, disability insurance

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This full-time, non-exempt position involves trimming and removing trees, operating tools, and handling debris outdoors in varying weather, with required safety practices and teamwork.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, loading trucks, and assisting with training new staff. A high school diploma is preferred, with no prior experience required, and a driver’s license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk, climb and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces 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.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.

Skills

Age 18+

Overhead work

Climbing ladders

Outdoor work

Good hand-eye coordination

Education

HS diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position; no experience required

Previous experience a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This full-time, non-exempt position involves trimming and removing trees, operating tools, and handling debris outdoors in varying weather, with required safety practices and teamwork.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, loading trucks, and assisting with training new staff. A high school diploma is preferred, with no prior experience required, and a driver’s license is a plus.