Trimmer Trainee 3rd-Union

Asplundh Careers; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; 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 Careers in Wisconsin is seeking a Trimmer Trainee for a full-time, non-exempt position. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service tools, load and unload trucks, and assist in maintenance on job sites. No experience required; high school diploma preferred and physical stamina a must.

Company-sponsored retirement, health insurance, EAP and disability coverage are offered. Pre-employment drug screen/background checks may apply; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position; no prior experience required.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Must be able to work with hands above head and on uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operates and services all required tools and equipment.
• Loads/unloads trucks and feeds debris into a woodchipper.
• Performs general site maintenance and safety duties.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Keeps work areas clean and ensures safety of employees and the public.

Skills

Stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Balance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Title: Trimmer Trainee

Job Type

• Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

• Competitive, Hourly

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan


• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & 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.

Minimum 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.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Entry-level position, no experience required.


• Previous experience is a plus.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• A Driver's License is Preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs


• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading,


• FREQUENT(up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs., Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking


• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing Distant, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing Poles, Sense of Touch

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.


• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.