What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Service Laborer position at Midwest Tree & Landscape?
Job Summary
As a Laborer, you will be responsible for assisting in various outdoor tasks related to tree service.
Duties
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Wear proper personal protective equipment, i.e. helmet, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. Be prepared each day prior to arriving to the job site.
- Pre-trip and post trip inspections of trucks and equipment
- Sensible use and cleanliness of company property and any area where work is being done
- Work in all types of weather
- Remove branches, clean up and dispose of debris
- Operate equipment, such as gasoline and hydraulic tools, chain saws, sprayers, etc.
- Use hand tools, such as axes, saws, pruners, etc.
- Verbally communicate with other crew members and fully understand instructions and information
- Promote and maintain good public relations through effective accomplishment of assigned work and appropriate behavior of employees on crews dealing with customers, police, and fire departments while on job sites
- Work around excessive noise from machines while wearing proper hearing protection
- Be exposed to hazards working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, falling limbs, etc.
- Be professional at all times
Requirements
Experience or willingness to learn tree care, tree trimming, misc. tree services
- Ability to operate equipment is a plus
- Knowledge or background with tree/landscaping services is recommended
- Physical stamina to perform outdoor labor-intensive tasks
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions
- Strong attention to detail and safety protocols
- Valid driver’s license with good record.
- Safety conscious, self-motivated.
- Strong work ethic, with emphasis on customer communication.
- Willingness to learn and be part of dedicated team.
- Ability to communicate via text, email, operate smart phone applications.
- Helmet must be worn at all times when on the job-site.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Experience:
- Tree care: 1 year (Required)
- Landscaping: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- North Prairie, WI 53153 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25