Grounds Crew

Monster Tree Service of Middle Tennessee; Tennessee; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Bonus opportunities

Company paid health benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Monster Tree Service of Middle Tennessee is looking for a Grounds Crew member to support our tree care teams in the field. You will work with crews to prepare sites, handle equipment, and ensure safety at all times.

Responsibilities include operating chippers and saws, unloading and organizing materials, and driving trucks as needed. A valid license and ability to lift 50 lbs are required, with outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must operate and maintain chippers, chainsaws, and other equipment safely.
• Prior experience with trimming, limbing, and heavy equipment preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Unloads, lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite.
• Works from the ground using handsaws and pole saws; drives trucks and operates other equipment as assigned.
• Maintains trucks and equipment; reports repairs to crew leader.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in communication with workers aloft.
• Participates in weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings.
• Adheres to safety standards including PPE usage.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Chipper operation

Chainsaw operation

Safety compliance

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Truck operation

Lawn equipment handling

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: If you are looking to be part of a team that is growing and positively changing the Tree Care Industry while providing great career opportunities, we want to speak to you! Monster Tree Service of Middle Tennessee has an opening for a Grounds Crew.

Responsibilities:

• Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Unloads lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite.
• Works from the ground using handsaws, poles saws. Drives trucks, loaders and operates other equipment as assigned such as log movers, chipper, stump grinders, etc.
• Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent communication with workers aloft.
• Participates in weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings.
• Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE at all times. Helps enforce job safety practices.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Operates and maintains chippers, chainsaws, and all other equipment in a safe manner
• Prior experience with trimming, liming, chipper, and saw operation is preferred
• A clean valid Driver’s License is required
• Must be able to carry 50lbs at a minimum and work outside in all weather conditions

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid health benefits
• 401k with company match

An Equal Opportunity Employer