Tree Trimmer Trainee – Union Crew (Entry-Level)

Utilities Service, LLC; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Wisconsin to join our outdoor crew. The role involves trimming and removing trees, operating and maintaining equipment, and handling debris safely in varying weather conditions.

Entry-level position with potential for training and advancement. Company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, accompany this full-time role.

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.
• No fear of heights and 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.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Outdoors work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Woodchipper

Ladders

Trimming tools

PPE & safety equipment

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Wisconsin to join our outdoor crew. The role involves trimming and removing trees, operating and maintaining equipment, and handling debris safely in varying weather conditions.

Entry-level position with potential for training and advancement. Company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, accompany this full-time role.