Tree Ground Worker

Job Summary

Under direction of the tree crew Foreman and Climber; assist in the ground work operations of the tree crew. Build a strong customer base by providing high quality and friendly service. Candidates must adhere to company standards, procedures, and safety protocols at all times.

• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure they are running properly, clean and neat.
• Assist with daily vehicle inspection.
• Secure work site for traffic and pedestrian control with proper use of signage, cones, barricades, caution tape and monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic for safety around work site.
• Prepare tools needed for job such as; fuel chainsaws, rakes, shovels and blowers.
• Install lowering devices and bull ropes when applicable.
• Rope handling such as; clearing climbers lines and handling lowering rope.
• Prepare brush piles and logs for chipping or loading.
• Buck up brush and logs with chainsaws.
• Operate heavy equipment to handle large debris.
• Chip brush, load logs and grind tree stumps.
• Prune small trees from the ground.
• Hedge shrubs from the ground.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and many different types of conditions such as; dusty, hot, muddy, level properties, and steep hillside properties.

Equipment Used: Chainsaw, power pole saw, gas hedger, blower, chipper, stump grinder.

Work Hours: Hours will vary, depending on project

Job Requirements

Physical, Mental, and Communication Demands:

• Frequent lifting of at least 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Bending, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment on a daily basis,
  Operating power equipment which is heavy and loud
• Basic English skills; verbal and written.
• Ability to learn the skills and knowledge to operate all equipment safely.
• Must be self-motivated and able to handle various problems arising on the job.
• Must be able to follow specific instructions and safety procedures.
• Willing to learn and grow with the company to reach advancement goals.
• Must be able to perform simple and accurate math
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Additional Requirement: Must have current Hawaii Driver License, Clean Abstract of Traffic Record

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