Position: Groundsman
Full-Time 40 Hours Per Week (Benefited) -Tiempo Completa
**We are looking to hire Groundsman for the clean up and removal of trees and debris. We offer Full-Time with an hourly prevailing wage rate and per-diem allowance. We offer employer sponsored medical, dental, vision and a life insurance policy. We offer vacation, sick and holiday pay as well. Please call (530) 621-1772 to find out how you can apply.**
**Se busca Groundsman para la compania Foothill Tree Service. Tiempo completa y salario competitivo (Prevailing Wage). Ofrecemos beneficios de salud y vacaciones, dias festivos pagados. Llama a (530) 621-1772 para preguntar como puedes applicar.**
Foothill Tree Service is a community based Full Service Tree Company dedicated to customer excellence for over 50 years!
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision, assists in semi-complex manual labor tasks related to tree trimming. This is a support and technical level job that entails close observance of all safety issues involved in tree work as well as skills that support the work performed by the tree crew, allowing a smooth flow of productivity at the job site.
Qualifications
•High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
•Specialized training in tree maintenance or a related field is desirable
•Chipper Safety Certified or ability to obtain
•Strong communication skills both orally and written
•Demonstrated interpersonal and problem solving skills
•The ability to travel may be necessary
•Possession of valid California driver license, access to a reliable automobile and minimum state required auto insurance preferred
Essential Job Functions:
•Strong knowledge of tying and specific uses for tree industry knots
•Working knowledge of safety practices for all types of equipment used (Chipper, Stump Grinder, Chain Saw)
•Being a reliable member of the team responsive to visual cues and hand signals from the climber and acting promptly with/as ground support
•Keeping work area clear of debris, cleaning up limbs and branches as they are brought down in tree cutting work
•Raking the area clear to maintain safety zone
•Lining up branches and piling appropriately for loading into chipper
•Keeping tools in the staging area and safe zone
•Assuring that all lines are kept clear at all times
•Being attentive to the Climber's cues throughout the job, always keeping their eye on the climber
•Duties may include driving a tree truck to and from the job site and will act as grounds person on the job site
•Hauling brush and wood from tree to truck
•Assisting the tree climber
•Using various hand and power tools and cleaning the job site
•Maintain current knowledge of OSHA/Cal OSHA standards
•Demonstrate positive behavioral characteristics such as initiative, cooperation, adaptability, dependability and flexibility
•Demonstrate open, honest and direct communication for promotion of a positive and supportive work environment
Equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time