CDL Driver Working Groundsman for Tree Service

Tri-State Tree Service; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and professional develop

Job summary

Tri-StateTreeService in Pensacola, FL is seeking a CDL Driver/Groundsman to support our experienced tree care team. This dual-role position combines commercial driving with hands-on grounds duties across daily operations.

You will operate company trucks and equipment (mini-skids, chippers), perform daily vehicle inspections, transport crews and materials, collect and pile debris, and unload at worksites. Maintain safety, PPE usage, and clear communication with climbers.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• Clear driving record and ability to meet DOT requirements.
• Groundsman experience preferred; training available for the right hard worker.
• Strong physical fitness and ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Excellent communication and instruction-following abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and specialized equipment (mini-skids, chippers).
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintain equipment.
• Transport crews and materials to job sites safely and efficiently.
• Collect, drag, and pile branches and debris; operate handsaws, polesaws, and chainsaws.

Skills

CDL Class A

Driving

Groundsman experience

Communication

Job description

CDL Driver Working Groundsman for Tree Service

Pensacola, United States | Posted on 11/09/2026

Tri-StateTreeServiceseeksaskilledCDLDriver/Groundsmantojoinourexperiencedtreecareteam.Thisdual-rolepositioncombinescommercialdrivingwithhands-ongroundsmandutiessupportingourcrewsthroughoutdailyoperations.

KeyResponsibilities:

Driving&EquipmentOperation

• Safelyoperatecompanytrucksandspecializedequipment(miniskids&chippers)
• Conductdailyvehicleinspectionsandmaintainequipmentinexcellentcondition
• Transportcrewsandmaterialstojobsitesefficientlyandsafely

GroundsmanDuties

• Collect,drag,andpilebranchesanddebristhroughouttheworkday
• Operateground-basedtoolsincludinghandsaws,polesaws,andchainsaws
• Unload,organize,andstowmaterialsandequipmentatworksites
• Performsitebreakdownandthoroughcleanupduties

Safety&Communication

• Maintainconstantvoicecommunicationwithclimbersandaerialworkers
• Safeguardemployeesandpublicfromworkareahazards
• Participateinweeklysafetymeetingsanddailyjobbriefings
• EnforcesafetypracticesandensureproperPPEusage

CustomerRelations&Maintenance

• Communicateprofessionallywithclients
• Reportanycustomerconcernsorpropertydamageimmediately
• Completemaintenancetasksasassignedbycrewleader
• Maintainclean,organizedworkareasatalltimes

RequiredQualifications:

Licenses&Certifications

• CDLClassAlicense(Required)
• CleandrivingrecordandabilitytomeetDOTrequirements

Experience&Skills

• PreviousCDLAdriving
• Groundsmanexperiencepreferred,butifyouareahardworkerwecanteachyouthetreesideofthings
• Strongphysicalfitnessandabilitytoworkinallweatherconditions
• Excellentcommunicationandinstruction-followingabilities

PhysicalRequirements

• Goodvision,hearing,andphysicalstrengthfordemandingoutdoorwork
• Abilitytodragheavybrushandworkextendedperiodsonfoot
• Comfortableworkingaroundheavymachineryandaerialoperations

Pre-EmploymentRequirements:Thispositionrequiressuccessfulcompletionofpre-employmentscreening,includingbutnotlimitedto:drug/alcoholtesting,backgroundverification,andmotorvehiclerecordreview.Employmentiscontingentuponsatisfactoryresultsofallrequiredscreenings.Candidatesunabletomeettheserequirementsshouldnotapply.

WhatWeOffer:

• Full-timepositionwithstablehours
• 401(k)withcompanymatching
• Health,dental,andvisioninsurance
• Lifeinsuranceandpaidtimeoff
• Paidholidaysandprofessionaldevelopmentassistance

AboutTri-StateTreeService

Forover30years,Tri-StateTreeServicehasbeenabeaconofexcellenceinthetreeserviceindustry,proudlyservingthePensacola,FLcommunity.AsaTCIA(TreeCareIndustryAssociation)accreditedcompany,we'reamongtheelite—lessthan1%oftreeservicecompaniesachievethisprestigiouscertification.

Ourcommitmenttoinnovationsetsusapart.Throughsignificantinvestmentsincutting-edgeequipmentandadvancedtechniques,we'veestablishedourselvesasindustrypioneers,consistentlydeliveringunparalleledservicetoourvaluedclients.

WhenyoujoinTri-StateTreeService,you'renotjustacceptingaposition—you'rebecomingpartofalegacybuiltonexcellence,innovation,andcommunitygrowth.

*Alloffersofemploymentareconditionalpendingsatisfactorycompletionofrequiredpre-employmentscreeningsinaccordancewithcompanypolicyandapplicablelaw.