Tree Worker CDL Driver

Benefits :

• Paid holiday
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job description

Tri-State Tree Service is searching for a skilled CDL Driver / tree groundsman to join our company. The CDL Driver / groundsman duties include driving company vehicles, reporting to the foreman, assisting teamwork, collecting and piling branches, maintaining tools and equipment, and ensuring hazard-free work areas.

You should be able to work with a variety of crew members.

To be successful as a CDL Driver / groundsman, you should be physically strong and able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Outstanding CDL Driver / groundsman should be able to carry out instructions efficiently and complete all maintenance tasks to the highest standard.

Responsibilities :

• Carrying out all maintenance duties allocated by the Foreman.
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions.
• Drives trucks or operates other equipment as assigned. (log movers, stump grinders, etc.)
• Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs of truck and equipment to crew leader.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent voice communication with workers aloft.

Participates in weekly safety meeting and daily job briefings.

• Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE. Helps enforce job safety practices.
• Unloads, lays out, prepares and stows materials, tools and equipment at work site.
• Works from the ground using handsaws, poles saws. Must know or be willing to learn how to properly use a chainsaw on the ground.
• Communicates with the client throughout the job and upon completion, using the job checklist.
• Performs breakdown and clean-up duties at the work site.
• Operates company vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and in accordance with the safety policy manual.
• Reports all accidents / damage / malfunctions to management immediately.
• Ensures trucks and equipment are secured while on job sites.
• Communicates and reports any account problems or customer complaints, including damage to customer property, to the supervisor and / or owner immediately.
• Follows daily work instructions in an efficient manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous work experience as a CDL Driver / tree groundsman or similar.
• Good physical strength, fitness, vision, and hearing.
• Valid Driver’s License required, CDL Required
• Experience in Tree Care desired
• Clean Driving record
• Complete DOT requirements
• Superb communication skills.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• The willingness to work during unfavorable weather conditions.
• A positive attitude.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $190.00 - $215.00 per day

Job Type : Full-time

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience :

Tree care : 2 years (Required)

License / Certification :

CDL A (Required)

Work Location : In person