Tree Trimmer Apprentice – Hands-On Field Work + Benefits

Asplundh Careers; Sauk City (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Sauk City, Wisconsin is hiring a Trimmer Trainee for a full-time, non-exempt role. You will trim and remove trees and debris, operate tools, load unload trucks, and help maintain equipment in outdoor conditions.

The position offers hourly pay and company-sponsored retirement, health coverage, EAP, and disability insurance. Applicants must be 18+, able to climb and work from ladders, and pass pre-employment screenings.

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 surfaces under demanding weather.
• 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 & 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.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Mants good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Age 18+

Overhead work

Walking/climbing

Good hand-eye coordination

Weather endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Sauk City, Wisconsin is hiring a Trimmer Trainee for a full-time, non-exempt role. You will trim and remove trees and debris, operate tools, load unload trucks, and help maintain equipment in outdoor conditions.

The position offers hourly pay and company-sponsored retirement, health coverage, EAP, and disability insurance. Applicants must be 18+, able to climb and work from ladders, and pass pre-employment screenings.