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Groundsman
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A Groundsman supports tree care operations by assisting with driving, ground-level tasks, equipment handling, and site cleanup to ensure safe and efficient job execution.
About this role
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Groundsman to support our tree care operations. This position is crucial to the success of the crew, assisting with driving, ground-level tasks, equipment handling, and job site cleanup. This role plays a key role in ensuring safety and efficiency on every job site.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist climbers in performing all aspects of the tree removal and pruning services safely and skillfully for our clients
- Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including: Chainsaws, aerial lifts and more.
- Tree debris and log clean up.
- Small equipment operation - skid steer, mini skid steer, and stump grinder.
- Operating ropes in tree removal rigging operations
- Provide exceptional customer service to our clients.
What We’re Looking For:
- Love for trees and the outdoors
- CDL preferred, willingness to obtain a CDL if you don’t have one.
- Pass a DOT and drug screen required.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Must be highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Must be willing to work in inclement weather.
Why Join Us?
- Stable and growing company
- Team oriented environment
- Variety in your day and opportunities for growth
- Make a direct impact on customer experience and daily operations
If you enjoy helping customers, staying organized, and keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
Independent Tree is based in Newbury, Ohio in Geauga County. We maintain a Drug-Free workplace. Independent Tree is proud to be a TCIA Accredited tree service.
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