Tree Trimmer Trainee – Learn, Climb & Earn Weekly Pay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life, disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Golden, CO seeks a Trimmer Trainee to trim and remove trees, operate tools, load trucks, and assist in training new hires. The role spans hands-on fieldwork with safety and teamwork as core elements.

Starting pay ranges from $21.65 to $26.72 per hour, with weekly pay and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and life/ disability coverage. Performance and training opportunities support career growth.

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 at various heights.
• No fear of heights.
• 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.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Golden, CO seeks a Trimmer Trainee to trim and remove trees, operate tools, load trucks, and assist in training new hires. The role spans hands-on fieldwork with safety and teamwork as core elements.

Starting pay ranges from $21.65 to $26.72 per hour, with weekly pay and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and life/ disability coverage. Performance and training opportunities support career growth.