Ground Specialist

Arbor Masters; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Masters is hiring a Ground Specialist to join our tree service and plant care team. You will perform essential ground operations, under direct supervision by the Foreman, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient production.

You will assist climbers, handle tools, and help maintain grounds, equipment, and materials per safety policies and pruning standards. This role requires outdoor, labor-intensive work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Able to follow directions and be safety conscious.
• Able to perform labor-intensive outdoor work in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and account for tools, equipment, and materials before and after jobs.
• Assist climber with appropriate tools and safety protocols.
• Remove limbs and debris to disposal area; perform yard cleanup.
• Operate hand tools (chainsaws, rakes, blowers) as needed.
• Maintain high quality of work and comply with safety policies and standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Job description

Arbor Masters company is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected class. We will always cultivate an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all Arbor Masters branches. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Arbor Masters company is a third-generation, family-owned business, specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We love our industry, our work family, and making sure our customers are satisfied by approaching our work with high-level standards for safety and excellence. We are putting down new roots and expanding the family business.

We are growing and looking to add a Ground Specialistto our team of experts. The Ground specialist is a skilled laborer whose duties are vital to safety, quality, and overall production. This position is directly supervised and trained by the Foreman in all areas of ground operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tools, equipment, and materials are well maintained and accounted for prior to and after completion of each job.
• Aid climber with appropriate tools and safety protocols.
• Remove limbs and debris to disposal area (this includes raking and basic yard cleanup).
• Operate hand equipment including but not limited to chainsaws, rakes and blowers.
• Maintain a high level of quality in all work performed.
• Complete all duties in compliance with AM safety policies, ANSI Z133.1, OSHA safety standards, and ANSI A300 Pruning standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to follow directions and be safety conscious.
• Ability to complete labor-intensive work outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to navigate on uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
• $25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)

Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care and landscaping industry.