Trimmer Trainee 1st-Union

Asplundh Tree Experts • Wausau, WI

266d • $42,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Trimmer Trainee at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, you will be responsible for trimming and removing trees, branches, and trunk sections. This full-time position requires you to operate and service all necessary tools and equipment, cut and split large debris, and spray areas to prevent further growth. You will also be involved in loading and unloading trucks, feeding brush into a woodchipper, and maintaining a safe work environment by setting up barriers and warning signs. This role includes training new employees and ensuring the proper working conditions of tools and equipment.

Requirements

• 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.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience is a plus.
• A Commercial Driver's License is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operates and services 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.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED