Arborist Grounds Crew

Company Description Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. “Brush Hog” is a premier provider of comprehensive tree care and land management services. With a commitment to quality, safety, and environmental stewardship, we serve residential, commercial, and municipal clients with a full range of specialized services. Our team of skilled professionals brings over 20 years of experience and a passion for maintaining the health, safety, and beauty of the trees and landscapes in our community. We value teamwork, integrity, respect, believing in making a positive impact, while rewarding our team member’s performance. This unique combination results in a caring, collaborative, and compassionate environment that is driven by safety and a strong competitive spirit. At Brush Hog you will spend your time learning, collaborating, having fun, and taking pride in the work that we do daily to support our customers and the health and wellbeing of the great outdoors. Qualifications A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team Ability to work year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions Required: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Required: Reliable transportation to the job site. Many of our job sites cannot be reached by public transportation, Uber, scooter, or bike. We serve the San Francisco Bay Area and greater Northern California Counties. This position is based out of La Honda, CA Preferred: Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience Preferred: Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field Speaks/Reads English. Being bilingual is a plus. Job Summary As an Arborist Ground Operations Specialist, you'll join Brush Hog's tree care crew. This mid-level role offers hands-on work in tree and shrub care for commercial and residential properties. You'll assist foremen, climbers, and fellers to manage the work site and interact with the public, all while reporting to the Crew Leaders, Supervisors and General Foreman and playing a vital role in the team. Gaining on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including: Pruning trees Rigging Cabling and bracing Removal of hazardous trees Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, leaf blowers, chippers, tractor, aerial lifts, etc.) Implementing work zone safety procedures Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties Traffic and pedestrian control, and other relevant duties as operationally necessary Drive trucks with trailers; including daily safety inspection before operating Assist aerial workers and other around crew members in all aspects of tree care and removal Keep the job site safe & organized, drag & chip brush, rake & clean up the job site Able to work with and without direct supervision About Us Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. "Brush Hog" is a premier provider of comprehensive tree care and land management services. With a commitment to quality, safety, and environmental stewardship, we serve residential, commercial, and municipal clients with a full range of specialized services. Our team of skilled professionals brings over 20 years of experience and a passion for maintaining the health, safety, and beauty of the trees and landscapes in our community. We value teamwork, integrity, respect, believing in making a positive impact, while rewarding our team member's performance. This unique combination results in a caring, collaborative, and compassionate environment that is driven by a strong competitive spirit. At Brush Hog you will spend your time learning, collaborating, having fun, and taking pride in the work that we do daily to support our customers and the health and wellbeing of the great outdoors. Physical Demands Of This Role While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Our Company Perks A safety-first culture and professional workplace Competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Calsavers Roth IRA Job specific equipment and safety gear provided Paid holidays Paid sick leave Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources Advancement opportunities - we promote from within! *All listed benefits available to eligible employees Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: Up to 25% #J-18808-Ljbffr