Grounds Maintenance Driver (CDL-A)

Marquis Tree Service; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance (short-term &

Job summary

Marquis Tree Service in Massachusetts is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Driver (CDL-A) to support our tree care crews with equipment operation, material transport, and hands-on outdoor work.

The role involves driving, loading debris, maintaining tools, and helping manage job sites safely, with opportunities for 40+ hours weekly and overtime during peak seasons. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• CDL-A required.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport tree limbs and logs using trailers.
• Operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, and skid steers.
• Support tree climbers by handing tools and debris.
• Guide branches and lower ropes during removal/trimming.
• Help manage pedestrian and road traffic near work areas.
• Follow safety standards and ANSI guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Keep job sites clean and organized.

Skills

CDL-A

Drug screening

Job description

Marquis Tree Service is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Driver (CDL-A) to support our tree care crews through equipment operation, material transport, and hands-on outdoor work. A trusted name in tree care since 1993, Marquis combines experienced employees, modern equipment, and certified arborists with a commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will help crews complete tree removal and trimming work safely while keeping job sites clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Transport tree limbs and logs using trailers and process debris with chippers.
• Operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, and skid steers.
• Support tree climbers by managing ropes, supplying tools, and handling debris.
• Safely control lowering ropes and guide branches to the ground during tree removal and trimming.
• Help manage pedestrian and road traffic around work areas.
• Follow company safety standards and ANSI tree care guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment to support safe operation.
• Keep job sites clean and organized throughout the workday.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL-A).
• Ability to pass a drug screening.

Compensation

Competitive pay with opportunities for 40+ hours per week and overtime during storm cleanup and peak seasons.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options to fit your needs and budget.
• Cigna health plans: Open Access Plus (OAP), OAP IN, or a high-deductible health plan with Health Savings Account (HSA) compatibility.
• Cigna dental plans with basic or enhanced coverage options, plus Cigna vision coverage for exams, lenses, and frames.
• HSA with an employer contribution or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking, transit, and vanpool.
• Legal assistance plan.
• Supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.