Tree Maintenance Technician - Full-Time with Competitive Pay

Ridgewood; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Ridgewood is posting the full-time position of Tree Maintenance Worker, with a salary starting at $57,297.00 per year. The role supports planting, transplanting, pruning, and cutting trees and the treatment of diseased trees under supervision.

Candidates must have experience with wood chippers, chainsaws, ropes and knots; a valid New Jersey Class B CDL or the ability to obtain one within a year. Working hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience with wood chippers, chainsaws, ropes and knots.
• Ability to obtain a New Jersey Class B commercial driver's license within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planting, transplanting, pruning, and cutting of trees and in the treatment of diseased trees.
• Perform basic ground crew tasks under supervision.
• Knowledge of tree pruning/removal; stump/root grinding.

Skills

Chainsaw use

Wood chipper use

Ropes & knots

Backhoe experience

Bucket truck experience

New Jersey CDL-B

Tools

N/A

Job description

The Village of Ridgewood is posting the full-time position of Tree Maintenance Worker, with a salary starting at $57,297.00 per year. The role supports planting, transplanting, pruning, and cutting trees and the treatment of diseased trees under supervision.

Candidates must have experience with wood chippers, chainsaws, ropes and knots; a valid New Jersey Class B CDL or the ability to obtain one within a year. Working hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday–Friday.