What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundman position at Williams Tree Company?
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional environment, consider a career with Williams Tree Company! Our company’s vision is to always provide a valuable service to our community while simultaneously creating a company that supports employee personal development, opportunities for advancement, financial stability, strong families, and continual growth across the state.
Williams Tree Company is currently seeking a Groundman in Mishawaka, Indiana for our growing team. As a Groundman, you will be responsible for operating a chainsaw, utilizing a chipper, working with a Bucket Truck Operator in a forestry/arborist-modified bucket truck for vegetation management and tree service near Mishawaka, Indiana. Experience with line clearance is preferred.
This role will involve working with a crew of 3 individuals to operate as a crew in order to complete your daily assigned work. This position will require an individual to possess a foundational knowledge of proper cutting, pruning, and tree removal work in accordance with utility arborist standards, as well as ANSI and OSHA regulations.
Benefits:
This positions offers a base hourly wage.
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and other industry resources
Responsibilities
- Reliable, team-oriented individual
- able to understand, give, and follow verbal and written communication
- Experience operating a boom near power lines for vegetation management is preferred, but not required
- Adhere to safety standards and proper pruning techniques
- Maintain accountability of company equipment; perform preventive maintenance on company equipment such as chainsaws, PPE, basic vehicle checks and maintenance, etc.
Qualifications
- 1 years of related experience in the tree care industry preferred, not required
- Valid driver's license with clean Motor Vehicle Record (CDL preferred but not required)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you able to consistently work outside in various weather conditions?
- Do you have any derogatory history on your Motor Vehicle Record such as DUIs, reckless driving, etc?
Experience:
- Tree care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mishawaka, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $22