Tree Crew Technician — Equipment & CDL Operator

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Tree Crew Operator for the Grounds Maintenance team. This is a manual labor role performing tree care and equipment operation on campus, reporting to the Urban Forester.

The position requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience, and involves operating CDL/non-CDL equipment, lifting heavy loads, and working in various weather conditions. This is an on-site role with a early schedule and a salary around 40,000.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience operating grounds equipment.
• Will involve manual labor in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaws and equipment associated with tree work on campus.
• Work with Grounds Department tree surgeons on tree work needing to be completed.
• Assist with any other tree care tasks as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Tree care knowledge

Manual labor endurance

Education

High school diploma

2 years related experience

Tools

Mini skid steer

Skid steer

Chipper

Chainsaws

Dump trucks

Bucket trucks

Manual transmission tractors

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Tree Crew Operator for the Grounds Maintenance team. This is a manual labor role performing tree care and equipment operation on campus, reporting to the Urban Forester.

The position requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience, and involves operating CDL/non-CDL equipment, lifting heavy loads, and working in various weather conditions. This is an on-site role with a early schedule and a salary around 40,000.