Tree Trimmer (Apprentice)

$62,275 - $80,330/Yr

Wright Tree Service Of The West - Lake Isabella, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lake Isabella, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Tree Trimmer (Apprentice) position at Wright Tree Service involves assisting in the trimming and removal of trees, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining equipment. This full-time role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions while using specialized tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, or powered trimmer lift truck.
• Cuts branches or trunk sections and lowers them to the ground with lines.
• Uses appropriate tools to fell trees or trimmed trunks and split them into manageable pieces.
• Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, and feeds brush into a wood chipper.
• Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.
• Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, and operates trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Trains new employees on proper procedures.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, and flags to protect employees and the public.
• Performs tree and bucket rescue as trained.
• Inspects and maintains tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew lead.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews or completion of applicable performance reviews.
• Ability to enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
• Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Ability to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service professionally.
• Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds infrequently and up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Maintains a herbicide applicator or operator's certification and license as required.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.
• Must complete and pass a Climber Trainee Performance Review.