Tree Trimmer & Climber Trainee: Learn Field Skills

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Golden (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 Tree Expert, LLC in Golden, CO seeks a Trimmer Trainee for a full-time, non-exempt role. Start pay ranges from $21.65 to $26.72 per hour with weekly pay and a competitive benefits package including retirement, health insurance, and EAP. The job involves trimming/removing trees, operating tools, loading trucks, and assisting in training new staff. Applicants must be 18+, able to work at heights, 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 of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cleans, splits, and loads debris; assists in training new employees.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, and operates trucks/equipment as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and safe; safeguards employees and the public.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Height tolerance

Ladder climbing

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Golden, CO seeks a Trimmer Trainee for a full-time, non-exempt role. Start pay ranges from $21.65 to $26.72 per hour with weekly pay and a competitive benefits package including retirement, health insurance, and EAP. The job involves trimming/removing trees, operating tools, loading trucks, and assisting in training new staff. Applicants must be 18+, able to work at heights, and pass pre-employment screenings.