Tree Service Groundman

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Groundsman

Reports to Crew Leader The Groundsman works alongside a 2 to 4-person crew assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding, wood chipper operations, and other tree care operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Joshua Tree Experts Core Values
• Reports to work each day prepared and punctually
• Assists crew daily with vehicle and equipment preparation
• Practice safe driving techniques while traveling to and from job sites
• Safely operates chipping equipment, feeding limbs and brush into machines
• Loads and unloads trucks and chippers with logs, brush, and debris
• Perform various tree and shrub pruning and reduction techniques
• Use proper jobsite audibles and verbiage
• Follows orders from Lead Groundsman, Climber, and/or Crew Leader
• Safely maintains equipment by cleaning, sharpening, and lubricating
• Conduct jobsite setup including but not limited to traffic control, drop zones, and chipping zones
• Actively participate in jobsite safety briefings
• Executes recommendations of Arborist Account Managers in pruning, removing, or reducing for clients
• Use roping and rigging devices safely in trimming and removal operations
• Operates spyder lifts, boom trucks, loaders, power saws, pruning equipment, and other necessary equipment and tools
• Learn to utilize and complete stump grinding operations
• Administer emergency rescue techniques including but not limited to aerial rescue and first aid procedures
• Adheres to Safety Cultures and other related rules and regulations
• Follows ANSI Standards for proper tree care operations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety, with the ability to follow instructions and work effectively as a team
• Excellent ability to present a professional image
• Ability to learn aerial lift operations
• Strong ability to provide excellent customer service
• Strong ability to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately
• Ability to understand and nurture safe tree care practice
• Ability to identify hazardous situations
• Ability to drive large vehicles including but not limited to light duty utility vehicles and chip body trucks
• Ability to haul a trailer or chipper with above described vehicles
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends, if necessary

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 1 Year Industry Experience or Successful completion of 90 Day Probationary Period
• TCIA Ground Fundamentals
• TCIA Chipper Operation Specialist
• TCIA Chainsaw Operation Specialist
• TCIA Tree Rigging and Removal
• Flagger Certification
• EHAP Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certified
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required
• Pass DOT CFR-49 physical exam
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License with no major delinquencies in the past 5 years
• Experience driving a forestry or bucket truck, is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds for extended periods of time
• Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance
• Must be able to quickly remove themselves from potential danger
• Must be able to pull up to 70 pounds
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and at extreme temperatures
• May be exposed to higher-than-average risk of work related injuries and illnesses from exposure to dangerous working conditions, machinery, and heights