Tree Care Ground Technician — Safe Hands-On Arbor Ops

Mariani Premier Group; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises, LLC in Petoskey, MI is seeking a Ground Technician to support arbor care operations. You will assist aerial crews, operate arbor equipment, and help with tree removal, pruning, planting, and stump grinding while maintaining safe, professional job sites.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, daily safety briefings, and collaboration with the crew to ensure quality work and customer satisfaction. CDLClass C preferred or obtained within 1 month.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of tree pruning, tree removal, felling, and bucking techniques, or the ability to learn and advance through training.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, trucks, trailers, and other arbor care equipment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License; CDL with class C endorsement preferred or obtainable within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support climbers and aerial crew members with rope, rigging, and ground operations during tree care projects.
• Participate in daily job site safety meetings and follow company safety policies and ANSI Z133 standards.
• Assist with tree pruning, removals, felling, bucking, and brush management.
• Drag brush, haul wood, and maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Operate, inspect, and perform routine maintenance on chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, trailers, trucks, and other arbor care equipment.
• Complete daily inspections of vehicles, trailers, equipment, and safety gear, reporting maintenance or repair needs.
• Perform stump grinding and restoration following tree removals.
• Assist with tree planting, cabling, bracing, and rigging operations as assigned.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment, materials, and debris.
• Assist with job site setup, traffic control, and work zone organization.
• Support efficient project completion while maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and customer service.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

Chainsaws

Wood chippers

Stump grinders

Trucks

Trailers

Job description

Mariani Enterprises, LLC in Petoskey, MI is seeking a Ground Technician to support arbor care operations. You will assist aerial crews, operate arbor equipment, and help with tree removal, pruning, planting, and stump grinding while maintaining safe, professional job sites.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, daily safety briefings, and collaboration with the crew to ensure quality work and customer satisfaction. CDLClass C preferred or obtained within 1 month.