Ground Operation Specialist

Distinctive Tree Care; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive pay based on experience

Growth & Development within the公司

Job summary

Distinctive Tree Care LLC in Massachusetts seeks a Groundman to support crews by assisting with removal, pruning, and maintenance tasks. The candidate will work on the ground to help manage equipment, secure ropes, and help with debris cleanup, ensuring a safe worksite.

Responsibilities include assisting climbing arborists, following PPE and OSHA rules, and maintaining tools and site safety. Ability to work 10‑hour days and 40 hours weekly, with potential overtime, is required.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1–2 years in tree service.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• CDL preferred.
• Availability to leave town for extended periods or on short notice (weather‑driven).
• Ability to work 10‑hour days and a minimum of 40 hours per week (storm related up to 16 hours per day).

Responsibilities

• Assist climbing arborists and bucket operators with ropes, lowering branches, and securing limbs during pruning/removal.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE and OSHA regulations.
• Handle and dispose of debris (branches, logs) per procedures.
• Manage and organize tools and materials for service operations.
• Ensure work areas are safe and clear of obstacles for crew safety.
• Assist with site prep (cones, signs, safety measures).

Skills

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Tree service experience preferred

Willingness to travel for weather‑driv

Lift 70 pounds

10‑hour days / 40 hours per week

Job description

Distinctive Tree Care LLC has been providing the highest-quality tree care and arboricultural services in Connecticut and Massachusetts since March 2004. Our passion for trees and our commitment to treating our customers the right way has helped the company grow from the ground up. We have expanded to provide services in multiple states, but the root of our company remains the same, treating each job as the most important one we will complete.

We Offer:

• Weekly pay
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Growth & Development within the company.
• Boot allowance on qualifying purchases.
• 401k + 4% match.
• Overtime Potential

The Groundman supports the crews by assisting with safe and efficient removal, pruning, and maintenance of trees. This role involves working on the ground to help with various tasks, including managing equipment, securing ropes, handling debris, final clean up and ensuring the safety of the worksite.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Assist the climbing arborists and bucket operators by managing ropes, lowering branches, and securing tree limbs during pruning and removal.
• Follow all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to OSHA safety regulations.
• Handle and dispose of tree debris, including branches, logs, and other waste, according to company procedures.
• Manage and organize tools and materials required for service operations.
• Ensure all work areas are safe and clear of obstacles, providing a safe environment for the crew.
• Assist with site preparation, including the setup of cones, warning signs, and other safety measures.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in the tree service industry.
• Previous experience in the tree service or landscaping industry preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid CDL preferred
• Availability to leave town for extended periods of time or on short notice (generally weather-driven)
• Ability to work 10-hour days and a minimum of 40 hours per week (storm-related jobs may require up to 16 hours per day)

Physical Requirements

• Lift 70 pounds to shoulder height
• Flexibility to squat and bend
• Stand and/or walk for extended periods
• Work in all weather conditions and withstand extreme temperature