Grounds & Tree Crew: Ground Operations Specialist

Rgsls; Anaheim, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

RGS Landscape & Arbor Care is seeking an experienced groundsman to support arborist crews in Anaheim, CA. The role involves ground-based tree work, hauling materials, and operating basic tools and equipment as directed by the Foreman.

Candidates should have 1+ years in tree work or landscaping, familiarity with hand tools and safety procedures, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. This is a full-time, outdoor position with responsibilities across preparation, cleanup, and site

Qualifications

• 1+ years of tree work or landscaping experience.
• Experience using hand tools and powered tools safely.
• Experience supporting pruning/removal operations on the ground.
• Experience working around chippers and moving equipment.
• Demonstrated reliability working on a crew, following direction.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the pre-job meeting with the Foreman to be informed of the job site and any potential site hazards.
• Assists using hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, brush and debris. Feeds brush into brush chipper.
• Caries, lays out and stows materials, tools and equipment at work site.
• Works from the ground using handsaws and pole saws.
• Drives trucks or operates other equipment as assigned, if licensed.
• Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs to truck and equipment to Crew Leader.
• Ensures the appropriate security of all tools, equipment, supplies and materials.
• Maintains strict punctuality at starting and ending times, break and lunch periods.
• Observes all safety rules strictly and helps ensure that fellow workers observe all safety rules.
• Performs high quality, technically proficient work.
• Practices good housekeeping by keeping trucks, assigned equipment and work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Safeguards Associates and public from hazards in and around the work area, and stays in frequent verbal communication with workers on aloft.
• Alerts the Foreman of any potential problems anticipated or observed.
• Observes all company policies and procedures including dress standards.

Skills

Arbor industry knowledge

Job description

RGS Landscape & Arbor Care is seeking an experienced groundsman to support arborist crews in Anaheim, CA. The role involves ground-based tree work, hauling materials, and operating basic tools and equipment as directed by the Foreman.

Candidates should have 1+ years in tree work or landscaping, familiarity with hand tools and safety procedures, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. This is a full-time, outdoor position with responsibilities across preparation, cleanup, and site