Tree Trimmer Trainee

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established industry player focused on safety and excellence in tree care. As a Groundworker, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the environment by using chainsaws and other equipment to manage tree debris. Your responsibilities will include operating machinery, enforcing safety protocols, and ensuring a clean work area. This position offers a variety of perks, including health benefits and opportunities for continuing education. If you are ready to work outdoors in a dynamic environment and contribute to a culture that prioritizes safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation

ESOP/401k

Continuing Education Assistance

Clothing Allowance

Job Specific Equipment and Safety Gear Provided

Qualifications

• Must operate chainsaws and wood chippers safely and efficiently.
• Valid driver's license and certifications in First-Aid and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Cutting brush and logs using chainsaws and loading/unloading trucks.
• Enforcing safety practices and maintaining equipment in good order.

Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Safety Practices

Herbicide Application

Physical Endurance

Communication Skills

Driving Skills

Education

Valid Driver’s License

First-Aid and CPR Certification

Herbicide Applicator Certification

Tools

Chainsaw

Wood Chipper

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Truck with Brush Chipper

Job description

Title: Groundworker
Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Reports to: Crew Leader/General Foreperson

Perks of Working at Wright Tree Service:

1. Health, Dental, and Vision; coverage optional
2. Vacation
3. ESOP/401k
4. Continuing education assistance
5. Clothing allowance
6. All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Essential Functions:

1. Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees. Works from the ground using gasoline powered chainsaws.
2. Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper. Gathers brush and carries it to the chipper area.
3. Works around hazardous equipment and excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, and wood chippers, and must wear proper personal protective equipment.
4. Exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
5. May work on rough terrain.
6. Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members and safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
7. Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees and the public.
8. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
9. Applies herbicides and growth regulators to stumps and brush.
10. Drives a truck with an attached brush chipper or other trailing unit.
11. Keeps work area picked up and orderly.
12. Carries and lays out tools and equipment at the work site.
13. Services truck, chipper, and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Reports the need for maintenance to the crew lead.
14. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
15. Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
16. Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
17. Must withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, and snow.
18. Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
19. Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
20. Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
21. Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
22. Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
23. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
24. Maintain a herbicide applicator or operator's certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
25. Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.

Wright Tree Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

At Wright Tree Service, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of a successful business. We are committed to providing our employees with the training and resources needed to elevate their position into a successful career. We provide opportunities to earn certifications, leadership programs, and customized training.

Safety is our #1 value – this culture is guided by our “Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper” pledge to keep both ourselves and others safe.