Tree Trimmer Trainee - Hands-On Field Role

Utilities Service, LLC; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Racine, WI is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field crew. This entry-level role covers trimming, loading, operating equipment, and assisting in training new staff.

You will work outdoors in varying weather, follow safety protocols, and help maintain equipment and job sites. High school diploma preferred; no prior experience required.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, health and retirement benefits, and opportunities to learn tree-trimming and rescue techniques.

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.
• 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 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.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Racine, WI is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field crew. This entry-level role covers trimming, loading, operating equipment, and assisting in training new staff.

You will work outdoors in varying weather, follow safety protocols, and help maintain equipment and job sites. High school diploma preferred; no prior experience required.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, health and retirement benefits, and opportunities to learn tree-trimming and rescue techniques.