Grounds Crew/Apprentice Tree Climber - Monster Tree Service of Minneapolis

Monster Tree Service; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sign-on bonus

Year-round employment

Job summary

Monster Tree Service Minneapolis is hiring a Grounds Crew/Apprentice Tree Climber to join a growing team. The role involves field work, operating chippers and saws, and assisting with tree care tasks on site.

The position requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors in all weather. Competitive pay with a $300 sign-on bonus after one week of employment, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Able to carry 50 lbs and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Experience with trimming, liming, chipper, and saw operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Unload, lay out, and stow materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite.
• Operate trucks, loaders and other equipment as assigned (log movers, chipper, stump grinders).
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in the work area; communicate with crew aloft.
• Attend weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings.
• Maintain a neat, orderly truck and work area; report repairs as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Tools

Chipper operation

Chainsaw operation

Limb handling equipment

Job description

So, what sets Monster Tree Service apart from other employers? Extensive experience, state-of-the-art equipment, true love and commitment to the environment, superb customer service, a rapidly growing footprint, dynamic work ethic, a unique philosophy, and most important…the Monster Team!Each Monster Tree Service is an individually owned and operated franchise.

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 Minneapolis has an opening for aGrounds Crew/Apprentice Tree Climber.

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 assignedsuch 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 policiesincluding 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 ispreferred
• MUST possess a current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to carry 50lbs at a minimum and work outside in all weather conditions

We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience ($22-$27 depending on experience), health benefits training, year-round employment, a positive and respectful work environment, and more.

$300 SIGN-ON BONUS PAID AFTER ONE WEEK OF EMPLOYMENT!

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Monster Tree Service, not Monster Franchising SPE, LLC or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners.

An Equal Opportunity Employer