Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in arboriculture with a reputable company, gaining hands-on experience with diverse tree care techniques and equipment. You'll thrive here if you're eager to learn, physically capable, and enjoy working outdoors as part of a dedicated team, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits. Apply today to join Almstead and cultivate your career in the green industry!
Quick Overview
Salary
$21 - $24/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
North Haledon, New Jersey, United States
Posted
4 months ago
Job Description
- Perform all required ground duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader.
- Assist in the performance of specialized pruning and take-downs, installing cabling and bracing.
- Safely operate equipment.
- Participate in all job site safety briefings.
- Perform proper felling, limbing and bucking techniques with a chainsaw.
- Perform pruning from the ground with hand tools and pole saws, application of approved rigging techniques and knowledge of standard knots.
- Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
- Perform ground duties such as job site set up and clean up as required.
- Previous industry experience is desired, but willing to train right candidate.
- Knowledge of pruning techniques including large shade trees and ornamentals.
- Ability to operate chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder and log mover.
- Knowledge of industry standard rigging techniques and knots
- Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics of each species is desired.
- Ability to lift 50lbs and occasionally 80-100lbs with assistance
- Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred.
- Bi-lingual is a plus
Hourly range $21 - $24.
We offer a competitive compensation package including medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.