CDL A Tree Service Driver & Ground Crew Operator

Job Description

Job Description

CDL A Tree Service Driver & Ground Crew Operator – Support High-Impact Tree Operations and Winter Response

Job Overview

• Company: Emanouil Brothers, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $28 - $38+ per hour (Based on experience and qualifications).
• Location: Chelmsford, MA (Serving Massachusetts and Greater Boston).
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid CDL A License and DOT Medical Card (or ability to obtain).

The Opportunity You will play a dual role as a skilled driver and an active field professional, ensuring the safe transport and execution of complex tree care projects. This position offers steady, year-round work where you can grow your career within a well-respected landscape and tree care leader. You will be an essential part of a safety-first team that values professional development and high-quality production.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Operate CDL A chip trucks and towing equipment safely in compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Execute daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle and chipper readiness.
• Support tree climbers and bucket operators by managing rigging, lowering operations, and work zone safety.
• Maintain a high standard of jobsite safety through effective traffic control and equipment positioning.
• Perform hands-on ground support including brush handling, chipper feeding, and site restoration.
• Drive winter storm response efforts through plowing, salting, and heavy equipment operation.
• Communicate technical field hazards and project progress directly to crew leaders and managers.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid CDL A license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor labor and lift 50+ pounds regularly.
• OSHA 10 certification (or willingness to complete prior to first pay period).
• Reliability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends during snow events.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience driving chip trucks, towing equipment, or operating loaders and bucket trucks.
• Prior background in tree removal, pruning, arboriculture, or commercial landscaping.
• 2A/1C hydraulic license for specialized equipment operation.
• Demonstrated experience in snow plowing and de-icing operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
• Year-round employment with a stable, family-owned company.
• Clear pathways for advancement from Laborer to Crew Leader or Arborist Supervisor.
• Access to ongoing training, professional certifications, and continuing education.
• Supportive team culture focused on leadership development and safety.

About Us Emanouil Brothers, Inc. is a premier landscape contractor that has provided exceptional quality and reliability since 1986. We thrive on teamwork and professional growth, offering our employees a stable environment to build long-term careers.

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Emanouil Brothers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.