Tree Service Groundman/Climber

3616 W High Street, Colorado Springs CO

Description

Have landscaping experience? Love working outside? Take your career to the next level with Tall Timbers! Groundsman I - Full-time $16 - $19 / hour Tree Climber - Full-time $18 - $22 / hour Supervisory Responsibilities: · None. Reports to: · Lead Foreman. Duties/Responsibilities: · Properly maintain a work site with organization, creating a drop zone, keeping material on the ground to a minimal, aware of pedestrians and vehicles, being aware of any hazards, communication, and being a team player. · Loads and unloads trucks with logs, brush, and debris often weighing 25 lbs. or more, feeds brush into chipper. · Safe and efficient operation with a chainsaw (always wearing chaps when cutting on the ground), also know how to sharpen and change the chain. · Keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. · Report the need for repairs to crew leader. · General knowledge of rigging and lowering material. · Safe and efficient with chipper operations. Knowing the function of the machine and being able to properly and safely use the winch line in the correct situation. · Basic knowledge on proper pruning technique and how to perform pruning cuts. · Ability to fuel and grease all equipment properly. · Basic problem-solving skills for worksite. · Ability to work safely and efficiently with any crew. · Realize safety is and will always be Priority #1 on any jobsite. · Basic maintenance on all equipment (example: grease all equipment used for daily task, basic chainsaw maintenance, making sure trailers are plugged in, etc.) Required Skills/Abilities: · Excellent communication skills including active listening. · Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. · Knowledge of, or ability to learn, product, service, or area of customer service specialization. Education and Experience: · Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent · Preferred: prior work experience in setting · Required: prior tree experience Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: · Working environment: Outside · Exposures encountered: Low to loud noise, sometimes repetitive or constant · Prolonged periods of: bending, squatting, climbing, walking · Physical effort: lifting up to 55 pounds · Travel required: none Hours and Status: · Full Time Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Classification: non-exempt / hourly employee. Pay is based upon experience. Disclaimer: The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Furthermore, job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Management may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. MUST have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record. Relocation assistance will be available to the right individual. Our company offers benefits and year around work for the right individual. Continuing Education Reimbursement for QS (Qualified Supervisor) and/or ISA (International Society of Arborculture) available. Experienced tree care personnel only need to apply.