Tree Groundsman / Climber

Hickory, NC 28601 • Operations • Part-Time

Salary Range:  $17 - $38 hour

We are looking for a part time Grounds worker.   Ability to climb also welcomed

We are a small established and professional tree service in Catawba Co based in Hickory, North Carolina.

Are you are looking to be part of a professional team that is growing and positively changing the Tree Care Industry while providing the highest quality work?

 If so  we want to speak to you!

We operate with a high level of professionalism, superb customer service, and skilled work. We are only seeking people willing to hold a high personal standard and want to keep leveling up both personally and professionally.

 Resume with complete job history required.


Soft Skills:

  • Motivated to improve / eager to learn (studies work related skills in off time)

  • Takes responsibility / can think ahead.

  • High personal standards (shows up on time, keeps clean and fit etc..)

  • Communicates well with foreman and other co workers

 

Responsibilities:

  • Uses ropes to lower limbs and equipment.

  • Unloads lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite.

  • Works from the ground using handsaws, poles saws, chainsaws. Drives trucks, loaders and operates equipment as assigned.

  • Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader.

  • Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent communication with workers aloft.

  • Participates in weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings.

  • Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE at all times. Helps enforce job safety practices.

  • Keeps work area clean and orderly.

  • Performs related work as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Able to operate and maintains chippers, chainsaws, and all other equipment in a safe manner

  • Prior experience with trimming, liming, chipper, and saw operation is preferred

  • A clean valid Driver’s License is required

  • All applicants must be able to pass a drug screen

  • Must be able to carry 50lbs at a minimum and work outside in all weather conditions


We offer:

  • Part time work
  • Above average wages with experience
  • Positive and respectful work environment
  • Company Uniform and PPE
  • Paid training
  • Structured advancement
 

Care:

We bring the value of care into to all that we do. It's in our title. We care for the trees we work with every day and the client who we work for. We believe in the ethic of caring in all our actions. Care of trees and care of people. This underlines all our actions and it shows in the way we hold our self’s in the world and how the public views our company and as individuals.


Mastery:

This is a constant striving to do our very best not only in the trade work we do for our clients but also in our personal lives. We are constantly improving to perfect our skill of caring for trees, in safety and professionalism.


Responsibility: 

We are response able. We are leaders. We each take full responsibility for our actions and the roles we have in the company and community. The more responsibility we take the greater our value is and the better we feel.

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