Tree Trimmer Apprentice

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; New London (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

EAP

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Trimmer Trainee for a full-time, non-exempt role. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a benefits package including health insurance (medical/dental/vision), a company-sponsored retirement plan, and an Employee Assistance Program.

You will trim and remove trees, operate and service tools and equipment, load trucks, feed debris into a woodchipper, and assist in training new employees while prioritizing safety and cooperation with

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 climb and work from ladders or at heights, on uneven surfaces.
• No fear of heights.
• Good hand-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 and 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.
• 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.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Safety consciousness

Team cooperation

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Tools & equipment operation

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Trimmer Trainee for a full-time, non-exempt role. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a benefits package including health insurance (medical/dental/vision), a company-sponsored retirement plan, and an Employee Assistance Program.

You will trim and remove trees, operate and service tools and equipment, load trucks, feed debris into a woodchipper, and assist in training new employees while prioritizing safety and cooperation with