Junior Tree Trimmer & Equipment Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; 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 Gordonsville, VA seeks a Trimmer Trainee for full-time, hourly work. The role trims/removes trees, operates equipment, and participates in training and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates are 18+, comfortable with heights, physically fit, and able to work outdoors in varying weather. A high school diploma is preferred; no prior tree-trimming experience is 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 while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Gordonsville, VA seeks a Trimmer Trainee for full-time, hourly work. The role trims/removes trees, operates equipment, and participates in training and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates are 18+, comfortable with heights, physically fit, and able to work outdoors in varying weather. A high school diploma is preferred; no prior tree-trimming experience is required.