The Role
Perform ground duties including pruning, equipment operation, site setup/cleanup, and assist crew leader with specialized tasks.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Perform all required ground duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader.
- Assist in the performance of specialized pruning and take-downs, installing cabling and bracing.
- Safely operate equipment.
- Participate in all job site safety briefings.
- Perform proper felling, limbing and bucking techniques with a chainsaw.
- Perform pruning from the ground with hand tools and pole saws, application of approved rigging techniques and knowledge of standard knots.
- Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
- Perform ground duties such as job site set up and clean up as required.
Requirements
- Previous industry experience is desired, but willing to train right candidate.
- Knowledge of pruning techniques including large shade trees and ornamentals.
- Ability to operate chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder and log mover.
- Knowledge of industry standard rigging techniques and knots
- Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics of each species is desired.
- Ability to lift 50lbs and occasionally 80-100lbs with assistance
- Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred.
- Bi-lingual is a plus
Benefits
Hourly range $21 - $24.
We offer a competitive compensation package including medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Skills Required
- Previous industry experience
- Knowledge of pruning techniques
- Ability to operate chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder and log mover
- Knowledge of industry standard rigging techniques and knots
- Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species
- Ability to lift 50lbs and occasionally 80-100lbs with assistance
- Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred
- Bi-lingual
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The Company
What We Do
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Co. is a family-owned, full-service arboriculture firm that provides expert tree, shrub, and lawn care services to residential and commercial clients in the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area.
