Forestry Ground Worker — Travel & Team Fieldwork

Russell Tree Experts Ltd.; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee 100%)

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Continuing education days

Job summary

Russell Tree Experts is seeking a Forestry Ground Worker to support outdoor projects across Ohio, traveling to job sites and helping with ground operations. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on forestry tasks, with setup of work zones and daily briefings.

The position requires 1–3 years forestry/felling experience, a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), and willingness to travel. Competitive benefits and a family-owned workplace await.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of forestry/felling experience (required).
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required — CDL privileges preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in forestry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Safety first focus.
• Willingness to travel (required).
• Able to begin working within 2–3 weeks of offer.

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly to projects inside and outside of Ohio.
• Maintain worksite safety through spotting, flagging, and setting up a work zone.
• Participate in daily job briefings.
• Manual felling, brush cleanup and other ground duties as assigned.

Skills

Forestry experience

Driver's license / CDL privileges

Job description

Russell Tree Experts is seeking a Forestry Ground Worker to support outdoor projects across Ohio, traveling to job sites and helping with ground operations. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on forestry tasks, with setup of work zones and daily briefings.

The position requires 1–3 years forestry/felling experience, a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), and willingness to travel. Competitive benefits and a family-owned workplace await.