Tree Trimmer Trainee — Outdoor Work + Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Wisconsin. The role is full-time and non-exempt with competitive hourly compensation. You will trim and remove trees, operate and maintain tools, and support safety and traffic management near work zones.

Entry-level applicants are welcome; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Drug screening and background checks may apply. A driver’s license is preferred but not required.

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.
• 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.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Work at heights

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Wisconsin. The role is full-time and non-exempt with competitive hourly compensation. You will trim and remove trees, operate and maintain tools, and support safety and traffic management near work zones.

Entry-level applicants are welcome; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Drug screening and background checks may apply. A driver’s license is preferred but not required.