Tree Trimmer & Climber — Full-Time with Training & Benefits

Asplundh Careers; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Careers in Colorado is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field crew. The role covers trimming and removing trees, operating tools, loading trucks, and assisting in training new staff.

Starting pay is $21.65 to $26.72 per hour, paid weekly, with a benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, EAP, and disability coverage. Must be 18+, comfortable with heights, and able to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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, performing mentally/physically demanding work.
• 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.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Careers in Colorado is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field crew. The role covers trimming and removing trees, operating tools, loading trucks, and assisting in training new staff.

Starting pay is $21.65 to $26.72 per hour, paid weekly, with a benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, EAP, and disability coverage. Must be 18+, comfortable with heights, and able to work outdoors in all weather.