Tree Climber/Groundworker

Wright Outdoor Solutions; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K savings with 4% company match

Profit sharing through ESOP after 1 year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Wright Outdoor Solutions is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time position focused on assisting with tree culture tasks. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, maintaining and pruning trees, and ensuring safety standards are upheld while performing duties.

The ideal candidate should have prior climbing experience and a valid driver's license. Additional perks include competitive compensation, 401K with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Prior climbing experience required.
• Must be willing to learn safe tool usage.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or be willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks with logs and debris.
• Maintain and prune trees as per job requirements.
• Drive and operate trucks and equipment as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to operate tools and equipment

Education

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Pesticide Applicator License (3OT)

Tools

Climbing equipment

Woodchipper

Job description

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

• 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

• 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 environment.

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