CDL Ground Operator - Tree Care & Rigging

Air Comfort, Inc; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Overtime opportunities

Employer-paid disability insurance

Employer-paid life & AD&D insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible health/dental/vision plans

Health Insurance (Cigna plans)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Legal assistance

Supplemental coverage options

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. is seeking a CDL Ground Operator to support our tree care crew. This outdoors role involves operating equipment, aiding climbers, and maintaining safe, efficient ground operations.

Required: valid CDL, ability to lift heavy materials, and reliable transportation. Experience in tree care or landscaping is a plus, but not required; strong teamwork and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL required.
• Experience in tree care or landscaping preferred, but not required.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of arborist knots and rigging techniques, or willingness to learn.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, and skid steers.
• Assist tree climbers by managing ropes, providing tools, and handling debris.
• Safely control lowering ropes and guide branches to the ground.
• Transport and process tree limbs and logs using chippers and trailers.
• Manage pedestrian and road traffic to ensure a safe work environment.
• Follow company safety standards and ANSI tree care guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety focus

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Stump grinders

Skid steers

Job description

Air Comfort, Inc. is seeking a CDL Ground Operator to support our tree care crew. This outdoors role involves operating equipment, aiding climbers, and maintaining safe, efficient ground operations.

Required: valid CDL, ability to lift heavy materials, and reliable transportation. Experience in tree care or landscaping is a plus, but not required; strong teamwork and safety mindset are essential.