Tree Trimmer Trainee — Entry-Level with Health Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field crew. This entry-level role offers full-time, hourly pay and exposure to professional tree-trimming operations. You will learn to trim and remove trees, operate and service cutting tools and trucks, and contribute to safe, efficient work sites.

No experience required; High School diploma preferred. We emphasize safety, teamwork, and reliability, with benefits including health insurance and disability

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position; no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operates and services 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.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

No fear of heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field crew. This entry-level role offers full-time, hourly pay and exposure to professional tree-trimming operations. You will learn to trim and remove trees, operate and service cutting tools and trucks, and contribute to safe, efficient work sites.

No experience required; High School diploma preferred. We emphasize safety, teamwork, and reliability, with benefits including health insurance and disability