What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Specialist position at ABC Home & Commercial Services?
WHO WE ARE
ABC Home & Commercial is a family owned and operated business, providing a fun, stable, and challenging environment to grow, learn, and serve in our community. We’re pleased to have a diverse group of employees and believe strongly in a work/life balance while building long-term, trusting relationships with our customers and employees. At ABC you’ll quickly learn what it’s like to become part of a team that believes in fulfilling commitments, serving others, supporting families, and building our community.
To learn more about ABC and to view a full list of our services, visit www.abchomeandcommercial.com
HOW YOU CAN HELP US
As ABC’s Tree Specialist, you will be part of a crew caring for and maintaining trees with professionalism and excellent customer service.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Complete tree work with a crew and become familiar with customers’ expectations and service contracts.
- Prepare equipment and supplies needed for the work day, i.e. trash bags, brooms, rakes, lawn tools, ice, etc. and load them in the truck and trailer.
- Remove specific dead or live trees and cut away tree branches specified in the sales contract. Prune according to the instructions on the route sheet to maintain and improve appearance, health, and value of tree or shrub.
- Complete all contracted work, which may require working from the ground, in the tree canopy or using a truck-mounted lift, or climbing and rigging equipment.
- Haul away non-hazardous wastes to a landfill or other disposal sites.
- Learn and safely use all equipment used for refining tree debris, including the use of tub grinders, wood chippers, chain saws, and other tree trimming equipment.
- Use specialized equipment on-site, reduce all waste by chipping or grinding, and prepare it for disposal. Clean up of work area; manual clearing, separating, and removing of debris may be required.
- Your readiness to work on Saturday is obligatory when work is not completed during normal workdays.
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times with customers, fellow employees and supervisors.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous tree experience preferred.
- Excellent communication & customer service skills.
- Experience working with routes, service stops, and meeting deadlines of your service route.
- Dependable and self-motivated with desire to work year-round.
- Ability to work inside and/or outside for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures.
- Must maintain an active Driver’s License and be insurable if you are a crew driver.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid vacation and sick leave (PTO)
- Profit sharing bonuses
- Lead Now Program for all employees to increase earnings and pay
- Company clubs & committees, and company outings
- Paid trainings and development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Educational scholarships for employees and family members
- Wellness program, including gym membership
- Company vehicle with gas card (for service specialists)
- Ability to work from home a percentage of the time (office staff only)
ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify Program.