Tree Crew, Ground Worker

Job Title: Tree Crew, Ground Worker

Location: Montague, Massachusetts

Pay Range: $20-25/hr depending on experience and qualifications

About the Job:

Woodsmith Forestry & Tree Service is seeking an enthusiastic applicant to join our tree crew for the 2025 season. This is a full-time, benefited position with a start date in March or April. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated person new to the industry who wants to build skills and “learn the ropes” from experienced mentors, or an experienced ground worker who wants to further their skills in an excellent work environment. The applicant will work as part of a team to complete residential tree service work. Primary work will include tree removals, structural and fine pruning, and cabling, as well as occasional tree planting, field mowing, firewood processing, sawmilling, stump grinding, and other tree-related services.

About Woodsmith Forestry & Tree Service

Founded in 2020, WSF has grown into a top notch tree service in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts.

Our mission is to support ourselves and our community by promoting a harmonious relationship between humans and our environment through responsible management of trees, forests, and the needs of humanity.

We strive for excellence in our work, and are seeking a candidate who shares this ambition. Work at Woodsmith is collaborative, team-focused, and place-based, with safety always being the top priority. We are community-oriented, mission driven, and committed to doing our best to be a source of good in the world!

See more information at our website .

Education

No formal education is required for this position. A degree in forestry, arboriculture, or related field could be helpful, as would non-traditional educational experience.

Qualifications

• Experience doing production-level physical labor
• Enthusiasm for hard work
• Ability to keep moving all day
• Ability to prioritize safety and productivity in a crew-based environment
• Willingness to receive feedback, think critically, and adapt to the company culture
• Cool temperament, ability to be friendly with customers and co-workers at all times
• Current drivers license, with excellent driving record is a must

• Previous tree work experience
• New England plant and tree ID skills
• Experience backing up a trailer and driving a 1-ton size truck
• Game of Logging or similar professional chainsaw training

• Invasive plant control
• Trail work
• Landscaping
• Logging
• Farm work
• Mechanical aptitude
• Carpentry and/or sawmilling experience
• Wilderness or front country medical experience
• Experience operating equipment, such as tractors, ATV/UTV, mini excavator, stump grinder, etc.

Physical Requirements:

Tree work is a physically demanding job, we prioritize working smart and taking care of our bodies at work. The applicant should be in top physical condition and fully capable. The candidate can expect exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, mud, snow, rain, power equipment, insects, wildlife, and wind in a variety of environments. Tree crew members regularly lift heavy loads, often in excess of 50 lbs.

Likewise, safety is paramount. There are significant occupational hazards that go with the work we do. The successful candidate needs to understand the risks and hazards associated with tree work, be willing to work in an environment where they are exposed to such dangers, and be ready to follow company standards to mitigate risk.

Schedule:

This hourly position will work 35-40 hours/week. Most Woodsmith employees are on a 4 day per week schedule, and work-life balance is a big part of our culture. Work starts at 7:30AM at our shop location in Montague MA. Overtime opportunities are available, but not required.

Location:

Our shop and office are based in Montague, Massachusetts. We typically work within a half hour to 45 minute drive of our HQ, occasionally we travel further. No overnight stay is expected.

Perks, benefits, and what sets this job apart:

• Semi-flexible and regular scheduling--we do our best to accommodate our employees needs and offer regularly scheduled work on a predictable schedule.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation the first year, more in subsequent years
• 2 weeks of unpaid vacation time annually
• paid holidays, parental leave policy, and paid sick time
• 401k with company match
• Health care reimbursement program
• Paid trainings
• Annual gear stipend
• Annual philanthropy budget
• Equipment and PPE provided
• Annual bonus
• An office, shop, and HQ to work out of
• Personal use of company equipment
• Biweekly payroll by direct deposit
• Opportunity to jobcraft, advance, shift, and grow with the business over time

One of the best parts of working at Woodsmith is getting to be part of a fun, dynamic, mission-driven, and team-focused work environment.We work hard and take our jobs seriously, and we also take pride in our ability to have fun and balance our careers with other aspects of our lives. It’s a great place to work.

Application:

To apply for the position, send a cover letter and resume, to . Feel free to include any additional information, which you think will be helpful in considering you for this position.

We will confirm receipt of your application, and will reach out to you to schedule an interview if we see a potential fit.

The start date is flexible. We are looking to fill this position in March or April 2025.

Woodsmith Forestry & Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage non-traditional candidates to apply, as well as those who feel they are under or over qualified for the position.

Additional Information: http://www.woodsmithforestry.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25