Asplundh is hiring AND they have great benefits! 

Openings: 

• Omaha- Trimmer Trainee (Union)
• Lincoln- Trimmer Climber (Non-Union)
• Council Bluffs, IA- Trimmer Trainee (Union)

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.

• 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

How to Apply: https://careers.asplundh.com/jobs/15492188-trimmer-climber-non-union