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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field team in Wisconsin. This entry-level role involves trimming and removing trees, operating trucks and equipment, and supporting crew tasks in outdoor conditions.

Ideal candidates are 18+, able to work at heights, and have good hand-eye coordination. We offer health insurance, retirement plan, EAP, and disability coverage as part of a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders at various heights on uneven surfaces while handling equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the 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

Stamina & endurance

Height tolerance

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Tools

Truck operation equipment

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to join our field team in Wisconsin. This entry-level role involves trimming and removing trees, operating trucks and equipment, and supporting crew tasks in outdoor conditions.

Ideal candidates are 18+, able to work at heights, and have good hand-eye coordination. We offer health insurance, retirement plan, EAP, and disability coverage as part of a competitive package.