Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Tree Service Worker and become a vital part of maintaining and enhancing urban and natural landscapes! In this energetic role, you will perform essential tree care activities, including pruning, trimming, removal, and rigging, to promote healthy growth and ensure safety. You’ll operate specialized equipment such as bucket trucks and chainsaws while adhering to strict safety protocols. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, develop horticultural skills, and contribute to community beautification projects.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate bucket trucks, chainsaws, and rigging tools to perform tree trimming, pruning, and removal tasks.
- Use arborist rigging techniques to carefully dismantle large or hazardous trees without damaging surrounding property or landscapes.
- Conduct plant pruning care to promote healthy growth and aesthetic appeal of trees and shrubs.
- Perform land clearing activities including tree removal and stump grinding when necessary.
- Apply knowledge of landscape maintenance, lawn care, and horticulture principles to support overall site health.
- Follow established safety protocols diligently during all outdoor work activities to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Utilize GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools for mapping and planning tree care projects when required.
Requirements
- Proven outdoor work experience with a focus on horticulture, landscaping, or arboriculture.
- Familiarity with tree care techniques such as pruning, trimming, and planting.
- Experience operating equipment like bucket trucks, chainsaws, and other landscaping machinery.
- Knowledge of arborist rigging techniques for safe tree dismantling and rigging operations.
- Ability to follow safety protocols rigorously while working at heights or with heavy equipment.
- Growing experience in horticulture or dendrology (the study of trees) is highly desirable.
- Strong physical stamina with the ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work in various weather conditions.
Join us in creating safer, healthier environments through expert tree care! This paid position offers valuable hands-on experience in landscape maintenance while fostering your growth in arboriculture and related fields. We are committed to supporting your professional development as you help beautify communities one tree at a time!
Pay: $75.00 - $250.00 per day
Work Location: On the road
