Groundsman

Joshua Tree Experts; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the tree care industry as a Groundsman, where you'll work alongside a dedicated crew in a supportive environment. This role offers year-round employment with a focus on safety and career advancement opportunities. You'll assist in tree removal, pruning, and maintenance while ensuring a professional image and excellent customer service. Enjoy a great work/life balance with paid vacation, holidays, and training to enhance your skills. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a growing company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Holidays and Sick Days

Paid Training and Education

Uniform Servicing

Career Advancement Opportunities

Work/Life Balance Focus

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and work 40+ hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure drop zones are safe for coworkers and public.
• Perform pruning and safely use tree care operations equipment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Safety Procedures

Equipment Maintenance

Customer Service

Education

First Aid and CPR Certification

Tools

Gas Powered Saws

Pole Saws

Chippers

Job description

Are you currently working in the tree care industry and looking to make a change?

Would you enjoy working for a growing company?

Ready to be more than just a person on the ground?

Joshua Tree, Dallas' premier tree care, lawn care, and pest control professionals, is searching for an experienced Groundsman!

Groundsman work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding and wood chipper operations. The Tree Care Specialist is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks.

What a Groundsman does:

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily
• Ensure that drop zones are safe for coworkers and public
• Perform pruning and reducing
• Safely use tree care operations equipment included but not limited to gas powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush and debris
• Reports to work on time each day
• Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers
• Maintain professional image
• Provide friendly and excellent customer service
• Maintain and service equipment, as needed
• Follows safety culture and safety procedures
• Set up safety and traffic control measures for job sites

What do you need to be a Groundsman:

• Valid driver's license
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to work 40 hours or more each week
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively
• First Aid and CPR Certified is preferred

What Joshua Tree can provide for you:

• A culture focused on SAFETY
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Company that values a great WORK/LIFE balance
• Full time, YEAR ROUND employment
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days
• Paid Training and Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing
• Uniform Servicing

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree in Dallas, TX! We look forward to meeting you.