Groundsman

Joshua Tree Experts; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Career advancement

Work-life balance

Full-time year-round

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in NE Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Tree Care Groundsman to join our premier team. You will assist in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and chipper operations, working alongside a 2–4 person crew and communicating with the public when climbers are aloft.

We provide paid training and certification support, a safety-focused culture, opportunities for career advancement, and a strong work/life balance with full-time, year-round employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two year experience in Tree Care Operations
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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

Want to work in a culture focused on safety and professionalism?

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

Grow With US! Joshua Tree Experts, NE Atlanta'spremier team of tree care professionals, is searching for an experienced Tree Care Groundsman

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

We believe our future is only as bright as the talent of our employees. Joshua Tree Experts is dedicated to expanding our employees' knowledge and offer paid training to all Tree Care Specialists for class room work, seminars, certification testing and all certification related expenses.

What a Tree Care 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 Tree Care Groundsman:

• Minimum of two year experience in Tree Care Operations
• 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

What Joshua Tree Experts 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

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree Experts in NE Atlanta, GA! We look forward to meeting you.