Apprentice Tree Climber- Monster Tree Service of Northern NJ

Monster Tree Service; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Monster Tree Service of Northern NJ is hiring a Tree Climber Apprentice to join a growing team shaping the Tree Care Industry in a positive way. The role offers year-round employment, competitive wages commensurate with experience, and a respectful work environment.

Responsibilities include handling limbs, loading and unloading materials, operating equipment under supervision, and following safety guidelines to protect colleagues and the public at the job site.

Qualifications

• Operates chippers and chainsaws safely and effectively.
• Previous trimming, limbing, and saw/chipper experience preferred.
• Clean valid driver's license required; ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Unloads, lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the site.
• Works from the ground using handsaws and pole saws; drives trucks and operates other equipment as assigned.
• Keeps trucks/equipment clean and reports repairs to the crew leader.
• Safeguards employees and the public; stays in communication with workers aloft.
• Participates in weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings.
• Follows safety standards and uses PPE at all times.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Chipper operation

Chainsaw operation

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Job description

So, what sets Monster Tree Service apart from other employers?State-of-the-art equipment, true love and commitment to the environment. superb customer service,dynamic work ethic, a unique philosophy, and most important…the Monster Team!

If you are looking to be part of a team that is growing and changing the Tree Care Industry in a positive way while providing great career opportunities, we want to speak to you!Monster Tree Service of Northern NJcurrently has an opening for aTree Climber Apprentice.

Responsibilities

• Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Unloads lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite.
• Works from the ground using handsaws, and poles saws. Drives trucks, loaders and operates other equipment as assignedsuch as log movers, chippers, stump grinders, etc.
• 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 policiesincluding the use of PPE at all times. Helps enforce job safety practices.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Operates and maintains chippers, chainsaws, and all other equipment in a safe manner
• Prior experience with trimming, limbing, chipper, and saw operation ispreferred
• A clean valid Driver’s License is required
• Must be able to carry 50lbs at a minimum and work outside in all weather conditions

We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience, year-round employment, a positive and respectful work environment, and more!

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Monster Tree Service, not Monster Franchising SPE, LLC or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer