We are a small family owned business located in Oak Harbor, WA serving all of Whidbey Island, as well as some of Fidalgo Island and parts of Skagit County. We are currently looking to hire a groundsman to add to our dynamic tree crew!
A good groundsman are responsible for and need to know:
- Safety for all types of equipment used i.e.: chipper, stump grinder, chain saws
- Being a reliable member of the team
- Responsive to visual cues and hand signals from the climber and acting promptly with the ground support
- Keep the works area clear of debris, cleaning up limbs and branches as they are brought down in the tree cutting work
- Raking the area clear to maintain the safety zone
- Lining up branches and piling them appropriately for loading into the chipper
- Keeping tools in the staging area and safety zone
- Assuring that all lines are clear at all times
- Being attentive to the climber’s cues throughout the job, always keeping their eyes on the climber
- Hauling brush
- Able to work well in all temperatures/ weather and tolerate excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper with use of hearing protection
- In good physical shape and able to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Tree care: 2 years (Required)
- Tree Trimmers & Arborists: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person