Tree Trimming Apprentice — Paid Weekly

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

EAP

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Promotions available

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Loveland, CO seeks a full-time tree technician to trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, and manage debris. The role includes driving, site setup, and coordinating with customers and local authorities to ensure safe access and operations.

Entry-level welcomed; benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, EAP, and paid weekly wages. Excellent growth opportunities and commitment to safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders or at various heights on uneven surfaces.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Loveland, CO seeks a full-time tree technician to trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, and manage debris. The role includes driving, site setup, and coordinating with customers and local authorities to ensure safe access and operations.

Entry-level welcomed; benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, EAP, and paid weekly wages. Excellent growth opportunities and commitment to safety and teamwork are emphasized.