Trimmer Trainee (Entry-Level) – Full-Time + Benefits

Asplundh Careers; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Careers is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Gordonsville, VA for a full-time, non-exempt role. The position involves trimming and removing trees, operating tools, and loading materials in outdoor settings.

The role requires physical ability, outdoor work tolerance, and the willingness to learn in a fast-paced utility maintenance environment. Entry-level applicants are welcome, with potential training provided and benefits offered.

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.

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.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Physical endurance

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Tools

Woodchipper

Equipment maintenance

Truck operation

Job description

Asplundh Careers is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Gordonsville, VA for a full-time, non-exempt role. The position involves trimming and removing trees, operating tools, and loading materials in outdoor settings.

The role requires physical ability, outdoor work tolerance, and the willingness to learn in a fast-paced utility maintenance environment. Entry-level applicants are welcome, with potential training provided and benefits offered.