Trimmer Trainee - Outdoor Utility Line Clearance

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; 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 in Howell, MI is hiring for Trimmer Trainee—an entry-level position with on-the-job training to build a career in the line clearance industry. You will work outdoors trimming, topping, and reshaping trees to provide clearance for utility powerlines.

No prior experience required; high school diploma preferred. Full-time, non-exempt with competitive hourly pay and benefits. Willing to work in all weather and heights, with pre-employment screening as applicable.

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.

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

No fear of heights

Physical stamina

Weather resilience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Howell, MI is hiring for Trimmer Trainee—an entry-level position with on-the-job training to build a career in the line clearance industry. You will work outdoors trimming, topping, and reshaping trees to provide clearance for utility powerlines.

No prior experience required; high school diploma preferred. Full-time, non-exempt with competitive hourly pay and benefits. Willing to work in all weather and heights, with pre-employment screening as applicable.