CDL Driver/Groundsperson

divh2Commercial Driver (CDL) / Groundsperson/h2pLocation: Concord, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $25 - $35, per hour + bonus eligible and benefits/ppAbout A Plus Tree/ppA Plus Tree is the premier tree care company serving communities throughout California and the Pacific Northwest and weve been at it for over 20 years. Our team of ISA Certified Arborists brings deep technical expertise and a passion for trees to homeowners, businesses, and communities across the region. From large removals to advanced plant health care, we do it right and our proprietary tree management app means every tree we touch is tracked, monitored, and cared for at the individual level./ppIf youre looking to grow your career with a team that takes tree care seriously, A Plus Tree is the place./ph3The Role/h3pThe Commercial Driver/Groundsperson is a dual-role position at the heart of our field operations. Youll be responsible for safely operating company vehicles to and from job sites, while also working alongside the crew as a hands-on groundsperson. This role requires a valid Class A CDL, a clean driving record, and a genuine passion for tree care and safety. At A Plus Tree, safety is our number one priority on the road and on the job site./ph3What Youll Do/h3pstrongDriving Vehicle Operations:/strong/pulliOperate Class A commercial vehicles including chip trucks, log trucks, flatbeds, and equipment trailers to and from job sites/liliPerform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards/liliService and maintain assigned trucks and equipment; keep vehicles clean and in orderly condition at all times/liliReport any need for vehicle or equipment repairs to the crew leader immediately/liliEnsure trucks and equipment are properly secured while on job sites/liliReport all accidents, damage, or malfunctions to management immediately/liliOperate all vehicles in a safe, courteous manner and in full accordance with company safety policy/liliComplete all DOT requirements including driver logs and hours of service compliance/li/ulpstrongGround Operations Job Site Support:/strong/pulliWork as an active groundsperson on job sites assisting with tree removals, pruning, rigging, and debris disposal/liliUnload, lay out, prepare, and stow materials, tools, and equipment at the work site/liliOperate chippers, stump grinders, log movers, hand saws, pole saws, and chainsaws safely and as directed/liliSafeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area/liliMaintain clear voice communication with workers aloft throughout job operations/liliPerform breakdown and clean-up duties at the work site upon job completion/liliCommunicate with clients throughout the job using the job checklist; report any customer concerns or property damage to the supervisor immediately/liliParticipate in weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings/liliAdhere to all industry and company safety standards, PPE requirements, and ANSI Z133 guidelines/liliFollow daily work instructions efficiently and carry out verbal and written instructions accurately/liliAll other duties as assigned by the supervisor/li/ulh3What You Bring/h3pstrongRequired:/strong/pulliValid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement/liliMinimum 3 years of consistent commercial driving experience/liliClean driving record MVR will be verified; no major violations within the past 60 months/liliFull DOT compliance driver logs, HOS rules, and pre/post-trip inspections/liliAbility to lift 75+ lbs. and perform physical labor as a groundsperson throughout the workday/liliStrong communication skills with crew, supervisors, and clients/liliReliable, punctual, and hardworking a true team player/liliMust be at least 21 years of age to operate company vehicles/liliAvailability for early start times, overtime, and occasional weekend work/li/ulpstrongPreferred:/strong/pulliPrevious experience as a CDL driver in tree care, landscaping, or construction/liliExperience operating chippers, stump grinders, or log movers/liliFamiliarity with job site safety practices and traffic control/liliHigh school diploma or GED/liliBilingual (English/Spanish)/li/ulh3Work Environment/h3ulliOutdoor and road-based work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and rain/liliAbility to work near energized power lines, poisonous plants, and noxious vegetation/liliAbility to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and ragweed, insects such as bees and spiders, and reptiles such as lizards and snakes/liliWork near active utility lines, automotive traffic, mechanical equipment, noise, and airborne debris/liliWork near active job sites with chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and ground crews/liliRequired PPE: safety vest, hard hat, eye protection, gloves, ear plugs, etc./liliWilling to work weekends and overtime/liliOpen to travel assignments/li/ulh3What We Offer/h3ulli$20$35/hr based on experience/liliHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance | Paid sick leave | 401(k)/liliUniforms and PPE provided | Overtime opportunities | Bonus eligible | Employee Referral Bonus/liliOngoing training and career advancement with an industry leader/li/ulpApplicants must be 21 or older to operate company vehicles./ppEqual Opportunity Employer/ppA Plus Tree provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training./p/div