Groundsman
Craft Tree Care
Craft Tree Care is a growing business with a commitment to excellence, aiming to be the most professional and sought-after tree service in North Idaho. Being part of our team means bringing a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to continuously improving your skills and safety on the job.
Job Type: Full Time
Starting Pay: $20-25/hour; depending on experience & skill level.
Schedule: Work is scheduled Monday through Thursday with the exception of emergency jobs.
Experience: 1+ years as a groundsman for a tree service company preferred, but not required.
Benefits:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Direct Primary Care
- Accident Insurance
*Option to purchase other types of insurance (i.e. dental, vision, life, etc.)
Responsibilities for this groundsman position include, but are not limited to:
- Knows and practices basic knowledge of safety procedures on a jobsite.
- Can operate chainsaws, mechanical trailers, stump grinders, brush chippers, tractors, trucks, and other equipment and tools.
- Clean, sharpen, and lubricate saws, tools and equipment.
- Operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs and brush into the machines independently and as a team.
- Load branches, wood and other debris into trailers/trucks and haul it away for disposal.
- Collect branches and wood from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using hands, shovels, rakes or other tools.
- Split logs by hand or with a log splitter.
- Tie necessary knots for use on the jobsite (Bowline, Running bowline, Blake hitch, Deadeye tugboat Bowline, Figure 8, Hitches, etc.)
- Checking the loadout of tools and equipment in the morning before leaving the shop and making sure that all tools and equipment are loaded before leaving the jobsite.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Regularly lift heavy objects over 50 pounds for a large part of the day (such as dragging brush, carrying logs repeatedly, lifting equipment.)
- Able to safely operate a chainsaw under stressful, fast paced conditions while being exposed to the weather outdoors (we operate year round)
- A positive attitude every day is a must have. Highly motivated, with focus on jobsite safety, camaraderie with fellow employees and excellent customer service.
- Work and maneuver at varying heights under sometimes adverse weather conditions (while using ladders and aerial lifts).
- Punctual and professional.
- Can pass a random drug test.
- Must have clean driving record (no at fault accidents or tickets)
Please submit a brief cover letter and resume to or call Nicholas at (208) 620-8242.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Hayden, ID 83835 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hayden, ID 83835: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
