Tree Groundworker (Groundsman) - Tree Crew | OSHA 30 Required

Company Description

Eastern Landscape Contractors, Inc. is a union-signatory, DBE/WBE/SBE-certified contractor specializing in public works, heavy highway landscaping, and civil infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey and New York.

Our experience includes projects ranging from $50,000 to $20 million, with work performed for more than 30 federal and state agencies. We are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality work while maintaining the standards required on public-sector construction projects.

Role Description

IMMEDIATE HIRING – EXPERIENCED TREE GROUNDWORKER / GROUNDSMAN (OSHA 30 REQUIRED)

Eastern Landscape Contractors is seeking an experienced Tree Groundworker (Groundsman) to join our tree crew for approximately three months of steady, full-time work , with an immediate start.

This position involves supporting bucket truck operators and tree crews with trimming, pruning, removals, and associated ground operations on public works and infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey and New York.

Candidates must report daily to our Sayreville, NJ yard for deployment to project sites.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Supporting bucket truck operators and tree crews during trimming, pruning, and removal operations
• Dragging brush, feeding chippers, cutting and hauling wood, and clearing debris from work areas
• Assisting with the safe handling and movement of tree limbs, logs, and equipment
• Setting up and maintaining work zone safety measures and traffic control as directed
• Assisting with daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and general upkeep
• Coordinating with operators and other crew members to complete work safely and efficiently
• Maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA standards and jobsite safety requirements
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  

Qualifications

Required:

• OSHA 30 Certification
• Previous professional tree work experience, including ground support for tree trimming and removal operations
• Familiarity with safe tree work practices, equipment operation, and proper use of PPE
• Ability to safely operate and work around chippers, chainsaws, and other tree care equipment
• Ability to report to our Sayreville, NJ yard daily
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials

Preferred:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Tree climbing experience or ability
• Previous experience working on public works, heavy highway, or union construction projects
  

Compensation & Employment Details

Hourly Wage: $52.70/hour + Prevailing Wage Fringe Benefits

• New Jersey: $93.33/hour total prevailing-wage package ($52.70 wage + $40.63 fringe benefits)
• New York City: $110.47/hour total prevailing-wage package ($52.70 wage + $57.77 fringe benefits)

Job Type: Temporary, full-time, approximately 3 months of steady tree work.

Start Date: Immediately

Reporting Location: Sayreville, NJ, with travel to project sites throughout NJ and NY.

Long-Term Opportunity: Qualified candidates will be considered for permanent placement on our hourly prevailing-wage tree crew roster.

Apply Now

We are actively interviewing qualified candidates and looking to fill this position immediately.

Applicants must possess a valid OSHA 30 certification and have prior professional tree crew experience to be considered.

Eastern Landscape Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.