Tree Climber/Groundworker

Verdure Elements; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% company match

Profit sharing through ESOP

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Verdure Elements in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is hiring a Tree Climber/Groundworker to assist with tree culture across clients associated with Wright Outdoor Solutions. This full-time role involves loading and unloading materials, performing tree maintenance, and ensuring safety standards.

Candidates should have climbing experience, a valid driver’s license, and a Pesticide Applicator License. The job offers industry-leading compensation, career advancement, and various benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Prior climbing experience and operating equipment preferred.
• Willingness to learn safe tool usage if no prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, and debris.
• Perform maintenance, pruning, trimming, and felling of trees.
• Comply with safety standards and uphold company values.

Skills

Climbing experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Education

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide Applicator License (3OT)

First-Aid and CPR certification

Job description

## Tree Climber/GroundworkerApplylocations: Cedar Rapids, Iowatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR123772**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt**Reports To:** Tree Care Operations Manager**JOB SUMMARY:** This full-time position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of tree culture performed within all client’s associated with Wright Outdoor Solutions.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:* Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a woodchipper* Relay hand-signals, direct traffic, drive and operate trucks and equipment as assigned, and keep trucks and work area clear and orderly* Ensure that tasks in connection with the maintenance, pruning, trimming, transplanting, and felling of trees are executed properly* Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings* Work flexible hours in all weather conditions to accommodate the seasonality of the industry**OTHER DUTIES:** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations* Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards* Uphold the values of Wright Outdoor Solutions which includes; safety, integrity, excellence, stewardship and family* Perform other duties as related or assigned in all service areas of Wright Outdoor Solutions**JOB REQUIREMENTS:*** Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record* ***Prior climbing experience**** ***Pesticide Applicator License (3OT) Required**** Prior experience operating equipment is preferred* Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment* Must have the ability to be proactive, plan ahead and problem solve to minimize disruption, errors, risks and to keep project on-task, within budget and on-schedule* Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or be willing to obtain one* If no prior experience, willing to learn how to properly and safely use related tools to perform essential job functions**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:*** Ability to push, pull, reach, climb, kneel, lift (up to 75 lbs.) and walk for extended periods of time* Strong communication and organizational skills* Ability to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment* Ability to read and complete daily paperwork* Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:** Wright Outdoor Solutions offer the following:* Industry leading compensation* 401K savings w/ 4% company match* Profit sharing through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of employment* Competitive paid time off and paid holidays* Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance* Career advancement opportunities* Support for continued education and professional certificates* Unique and inviting work environmentWright Outdoor Solutions employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.