Tree Installation Technician

Aspen Tree Service | SavATree

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

SavATree has partnered with Aspen Tree Service to bring on a Tree Installation Technician

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assisting in the coordination and execution of tree plantings and tree relocations
• Responsible for maintaining trees and shrubs on-site throughout the planting process
• Responsible for maintaining equipment including , mini-skids, excavators, and skid steers
• Daily planning to ensure optimum job efficiency and effectiveness
• Use and operate tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the planting and delivery process
• Assist in the set up and maintenance of all nursery facilities.
• Inspect, safely load, handle, and transport nursery stock
• Support the Landscape Foreman in providing the highest quality end product to our clients
• Assist in facilities maintenance when necessary
• Must be able to operate landscape maintenance equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist in filling orders for customers and company operations
• Maintain landscape and delivery vehicles in clean and organized working order
• Perform other manual duties to maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Complete and manage daily paperwork including vehicle inspection reports and work orders
• Must be punctual, responsible, and dependable
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Communicate with customers and co-workers in a polite and courteous manner
• Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit adaptability
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials and be willing to work long hours on occasion when needed.
• Basic measurement and calculation skills
• Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Assist in the production, bagging and palletizing of mulch products
• Assist with Yard Maintenance including mowing of grounds and light landscaping
  
  

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Horticulture/Arboriculture Trade Certification a bonus
• Minimum 2 years of experience in landscape related field
• Must be able to operate equipment safely

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license
• Must pass company driving test
• Must be able to operate machinery safely
• A good working knowledge of mechanics is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Requires frequent standing, kneeling, walking, pulling, reaching, stooping and bending.
• Requires walking primarily on uneven turf or rocky areas while on job sites.
• May be exposed to moderate to loud work environments. These areas will require the use of personal protective equipment such as hearing protection.
• Will be exposed to dust, dyes, grease, odors, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions.
• Job requires ability to work with hand tools, small and large engine equipment, skid steers, and loaders.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Work with and near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive lawn and tree care, we work hard to make sure our customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each employee the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for you to reach out and get the help you need, even when it’s from the other side of the country. This means actively fostering a collaborative culture where we come together to learn from each other and help each other succeed. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each employee has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here.

This position pays between $18-25/hr benefits PTO

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace

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