Join our dynamic team as a Driver / Tree Service Operator and become a vital part of our tree care and logistics operation! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for safely transporting crew members, equipment, tools, and materials while also assisting with a variety of tree service and stump grinding projects. Your expertise in truck driving, route management, equipment operation, and tree care will help keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently.
We value motivated individuals who thrive in an active, physically demanding environment and are committed to providing exceptional service with professionalism and safety at the forefront.
Duties
- Perform general tree service duties, including tree trimming, pruning, removals, brush cleanup, and storm-damage cleanup.
- Assist with stump grinding operations, including setup, operation, debris removal, and site cleanup.
- Safely operate trucks with trailers, flatbeds, dump trailers, or tractor-trailers to transport crew members, equipment, logs, mulch, brush, and other materials.
- Transport tree service equipment such as chippers, stump grinders, chainsaws, loaders, lifts, and other jobsite machinery.
- Secure equipment, logs, branches, and other cargo properly for transportation.
- Navigate using GPS systems to ensure efficient and timely travel between job sites, supply locations, and designated routes.
- Load and unload equipment, tools, logs, brush, and other cargo safely while following proper lifting and material-handling procedures.
- Assist tree crews with jobsite setup, traffic control, work-zone safety, and cleanup.
- Operate or assist with chippers, stump grinders, trailers, loaders, and other tree-care equipment as trained and authorized.
- Feed brush and limbs into wood chippers while following all manufacturer safety procedures.
- Assist with moving logs, branches, debris, and equipment around residential and commercial job sites.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area before, during, and after tree service operations.
- Follow proper procedures when working around power lines, roadways, buildings, vehicles, and other potential hazards.
- Drive in accordance with DOT and FMCSA regulations, ensuring all required safety protocols are followed during transit.
- Transport hazardous or dangerous goods when applicable, following all required safety procedures and legal requirements.
- Maintain accurate delivery logs, vehicle inspection reports, job documentation, and compliance records throughout each shift.
- Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report mechanical or safety issues.
- Perform manual handling tasks, including loading/unloading equipment, moving materials, and handling tree debris.
- Maintain and properly secure all tools, equipment, and materials used on tree service jobs.
- Communicate professionally with customers and crew members and represent the company in a courteous and dependable manner.
- Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, DOT regulations, and applicable tree-care safety standards.
- Assist with other tree service, driving, landscaping, and general labor duties as needed.
Experience
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving, route driving, logistics, or tree service.
- Previous experience with tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, brush cleanup, or related outdoor work is highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience operating manual transmission trucks is preferred.
- Experience towing and maneuvering trailers, flatbeds, dump trailers, or other equipment trailers.
- Experience operating or working around wood chippers, stump grinders, chainsaws, loaders, or other tree-care equipment is a plus.
- Knowledge of truck loading, unloading, cargo securement, and safe manual-handling procedures.
- Strong understanding of DOT/FMCSA regulations related to commercial driving and hazardous materials when applicable.
- Ability to safely work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Previous experience using GPS navigation systems for local and long-distance routes is preferred.
- Valid CDL with appropriate endorsements for the type of vehicle operated.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a tree service crew.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, professionalism, reliability, and customer service.
Join Our Team
Join us as a Driver / Tree Service Operator and enjoy a fast-paced environment where your driving, equipment-handling, and tree service skills drive success! We are dedicated to supporting your growth through comprehensive training opportunities and fostering a safety-first culture. If you're passionate about driving, working outdoors, tree care, and delivering excellent service every day, we want to hear from you!
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
