Tree Care Groundperson - Support, Rigging & Driving

GSI DIVERSIFIED, INC.; Shrewsbury (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Safety gear provided

Advancement opportunities

Equipment provided

Job summary

Clipper Tree Service is seeking a Groundperson to support our tree care team and help keep jobsites safe and organized in Shrewsbury.

You will assist climbers by preparing and securing ropes, equipment and limbs, drive large trucks and trailers, and safely operate chippers and chainsaws.

This is a physical, outdoor role with opportunities for advancement. Compensation starts at $19 per hour and can go up to $22 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle to get to work.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
• Experience using hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team oriented, good listener, willingness to take direction.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for the other crew members by preparing and securing ropes, limbs, equipment and persons from aloft.
• Supplying tools for tree workers.
• Drive large trucks and trailers.
• Safely operate equipment such as chippers and skid loaders.
• Safely operate chainsaws.
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate those tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and more.
• Controlling road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices and other methods.
• Cutting, chipping and loading brush and wood and proper job site cleanup - we leave every jobsite organized and tidy.
• Assist climber in roping/rigging operations.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoors work

Hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team oriented

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Truck driving

Job description

Clipper Tree Service is seeking a Groundperson to support our tree care team and help keep jobsites safe and organized in Shrewsbury.

You will assist climbers by preparing and securing ropes, equipment and limbs, drive large trucks and trailers, and safely operate chippers and chainsaws.

This is a physical, outdoor role with opportunities for advancement. Compensation starts at $19 per hour and can go up to $22 per hour based on experience.