Tree Care Equipment Mechanic

Marquis Tree Service; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Health insurance options

Commuter benefits

Legal assistance plan

Job summary

Marquis Tree Service in Massachusetts is seeking a Tree Care Equipment Mechanic to maintain, repair, and operate equipment used in tree removal, climbing, stump grinding, and heavy-haul tasks. You will handle preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support field crews across varied weather conditions.

The role requires hands-on work with chainsaws, cranes, bucket trucks, and other tree-care machinery, with duties including responding to emergency breakdowns and ensuring safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, small engines, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with chainsaws, stump grinders, chippers, bucket trucks, and other tree care machinery.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot mechanical problems efficiently.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and proper equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on chainsaws, stump grinders, chippers, cranes, bucket trucks, and grapple trucks.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems to restore equipment operation and minimize downtime.
• Inspect equipment, check fluids, and complete preventive maintenance to keep machinery safe and ready for field use.
• Repair or replace worn or damaged parts, including engines, hydraulic systems, and cutting components.
• Maintain accurate repair records, inspection reports, and maintenance schedules.
• Assist operators and crew members with proper equipment handling and operation to help prevent damage.
• Operate tree care equipment as needed and respond to emergency breakdowns in various weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Small engines

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Tools

Chainsaws

Stump grinders

Chippers

Bucket trucks

Grapple trucks

Job description

Join our team as a Tree Care Equipment Mechanic and help keep tree care crews working safely and efficiently. You will maintain, repair, and operate equipment used in tree removal, climbing, stump grinding, and heavy-duty hauling—from chainsaws and chippers to cranes and bucket trucks. This role combines preventive maintenance, hands-on troubleshooting, and support for field crews, including responding to emergency breakdowns and working in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on chainsaws, stump grinders, chippers, cranes, bucket trucks, and grapple trucks.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems to restore equipment operation and minimize downtime.
• Inspect equipment, check fluids, and complete preventive maintenance to keep machinery safe and ready for field use.
• Repair or replace worn or damaged parts, including engines, hydraulic systems, and cutting components.
• Maintain accurate repair records, inspection reports, and maintenance schedules.
• Assist operators and crew members with proper equipment handling and operation to help prevent damage.
• Operate tree care equipment as needed and respond to emergency breakdowns in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, small engines, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with chainsaws, stump grinders, chippers, bucket trucks, and other tree care machinery.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot mechanical problems efficiently.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and proper equipment operation.

Compensation

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

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility after just 30 days of employment for employees working 30+ hours per week, who are considered full-time.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Choice of Cigna health insurance plans: Open Access Plus (OAP) for broad provider access, OAP IN for in-network-focused coverage, or a high-deductible health plan with lower premiums and HSA compatibility.
• Cigna dental and vision insurance options: Dental PPO Low and High plans to fit coverage needs and budget, plus vision coverage for exams, lenses, and frames.
• Health Savings Account with a $250 employer contribution when enrolled in a high-deductible health plan, or Flexible Spending Account options for health, dental/vision, and dependent care expenses.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking, transit, and vanpool expenses.
• Optional legal assistance plan and supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.