Tree Trimming Apprentice

Utilities Service, LLC; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Wisconsin. This full-time, non-exempt position involves trimming trees, operating equipment, and assisting with debris management on varied sites. Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding outdoor work and strict safety protocols.

Entry-level role with potential on-the-job training. Driver's license required; pre-employment checks may apply. Company offers competitive hourly pay and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred; entry-level role with no experience required.
• Driver's license required.

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.
• 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 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

Height tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Wisconsin. This full-time, non-exempt position involves trimming trees, operating equipment, and assisting with debris management on varied sites. Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding outdoor work and strict safety protocols.

Entry-level role with potential on-the-job training. Driver's license required; pre-employment checks may apply. Company offers competitive hourly pay and standard benefits.