What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Service Worker position at Van Fleet's Tree Service LLC?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Tree Service Worker and play a vital role in maintaining healthy, beautiful, and safe urban and rural landscapes. In this energetic position, you will be actively involved in tree care operations, utilizing specialized equipment and arborist techniques to prune, remove, and care for trees. Your efforts will ensure the safety of communities while enhancing the natural environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your outdoor work skills and grow your expertise in horticulture, landscaping, and tree management.
Duties
- Operate bucket trucks and other aerial lift equipment safely to access high branches for pruning or removal
- Use chainsaws and hand tools to cut, trim, or remove trees with precision and adherence to safety protocols
- Perform tree removal tasks, including rigging and dismantling large or hazardous trees using arborist rigging techniques
- Conduct plant pruning care to promote healthy growth and improve tree structure
- Apply landscape maintenance skills such as lawn care, planting, and general horticultural practices to support overall site health
- Utilize GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools for mapping and documenting tree locations and conditions
- Follow strict safety procedures during all operations to prevent accidents and ensure team safety
Skills
- Proven outdoor work experience with a focus on tree care, landscaping, or horticulture
- Knowledge of arborist rigging techniques for safe tree removal and pruning
- Skilled in the operation of bucket trucks, chainsaws, and other relevant equipment
- Familiarity with GIS technology for mapping or site planning is a plus
- Strong understanding of tree care principles, including plant pruning care and tree trimming best practices
- Ability to adhere strictly to safety protocols at all times during physical outdoor tasks
- Growing experience in landscape maintenance, lawn care, or dendrology (study of trees) is highly desirable
Embark on a rewarding career that combines physical activity with environmental stewardship. We value energetic individuals eager to learn new skills while making a tangible impact on community spaces. Join us to grow your expertise in tree service operations within a supportive team dedicated to safety, quality work, and environmental health.
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Safety equipment provided
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $35