Tree Care Groundman

1422 Technology Ln., Petaluma CA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist crew members in daily tree care operations. Clean-up operations and any necessary assistance. 1. Assist Trimmers and Foreman when needed. 2. Control lowering ropes and supply tools for tree workers. 3. Control road and sidewalk traffic as needed, using warning devices. 4. Drive tree care equipment, spray truck and tow chipper. 5. Proper job site cleanup. 6. Provide quality customer service. 7. Maintain, prepare and use tools and equipment's (hand tools, chainsaws and chippers). 8. Learn and understand proper pruning and removal methods and procedure for trees and shrubs. 9. Comprehend and apply the Employee Safety Requirements. 10. Understand and perform first aid. 11. Learn to operate standard truck and tow chipper. 12. Learn to understand the safe use of equipment. 13. Learn to cut, chip and load brush and wood. 14. Learn to rake and cleanup work area. 15. Learn to prune trees or shrubs from the ground. 16. Learn to tie and use the basic tree care knots. 17. Learn to use protective equipment as required by Cagwin & Dorward. 18. Act responsibly in emergency situations. 19. Able to work five consecutive 8-hour days as scheduled. Available to work overtime at the request of management. Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION'S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. 2. Ability to stand and walk around the work site. 3. Ability to reach (extending arms, hands and fingers) and handle (holding and grasping tools, limbs, etc.) and twist. 4. Makes frequent movements with the left and right hand, wrist, ankle, and knee. 5. Ability to twist/turn/bend the trunk of the body frequently. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: 1. Ability to obtain and select pertinent information through investigation, observation and questioning. 2. Possess and utilize good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, employees and manager. Must be able to read and write English. 3. Must possess a valid California Drivers License with a driving record acceptable to the Company's insurance carrier.