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Tree Crew Member (Groundworker / Climber)

Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Salary: $20-30+/hr

**Please note: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (1.5+ years minimum). This is not an entry level position. You WILL NOT receive a response if you do not have any previous (professional) experience working on a tree crew (ground and/or climbing), or cannot verify you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record! Driver's license is NON-NEGOTIABLE.

What are you looking for in advancing your career in arboriculture? Do you want to gain mastery of a skilled trade learning directly under an expert climbing arborist, and being exposed to a wide variety of climbing techniques and tree-related challenges and scenarios on a daily basis? Are you interested in becoming a certified arborist? Would you like to see how far your hard work and dedication can take you as you advance with us and help us grow our young company from the ground up? Lubbers & Sons Tree Care is a small family owned & operated company, and we can provide all this (and more), in a small close-knit environment where you will truly matter and have a chance to make a real impact on our business and the community. Our company provides a safety-first environment with ongoing education and advancement opportunities, always open to employee input and innovation. Join our little company - and let’s succeed together!

We are open to either an experience groundworker who or someone with climbing experience who is willing to help on the ground as well. Our ideal candidate will be interested in helping and learning all aspects of the business. You will be an essential member of our tree care crew, with the primary responsibility of rigging, machinery operation, brush and debris clean up, chainsaw operation, equipment maintenance, climbing to prune or remove trees or learning to climb (if interested), and assisting company owners in the performance of all tree and shrub care services on primarily residential (and some commercial) properties. In our small company, everyone is expected to pitch in and help where needed, including ground work, equipment maintenance, estimates, tree planting, etc, regardless of your primary job description. Our crew operates as a true team, with everyone getting opportunities to learn to climb (if desired) and everyone pitching in on the ground when they are not climbing. We are fully equipped with mini skid-steer for moving debris and chipper/chip truck.

Responsibilities:

As a member of our tree crew, your duties will include:

Performing ground work, including on crane-assisted tree-removal in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the owners of the company. Training provided in any areas where you may require it.

Climbing (if you already have climbing experience) trees which are at your safe working skill level (with training and assistance always available at all levels). All pruning is done without the use of spikes, all climbers are expected to utilize both DRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing techniques.

Interpreting work orders and tracking your own hours within an app our crew uses to stay organized.

Safely driving company vehicles, driving and backing up with trailers attached, safe operation of mini skid-steer and chipper.

Safely performing and always continuing to learn in all aspects of arboriculture, including:

Tree identification

Pruning

Removals

Cabling and bracing

Root collar excavations, root pruning

Tree planting

Basic tree health care treatments (after specific training)

Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment per our daily and weekly maintenance checklists (and common sense).

Carrying out other tasks as assigned by the owners of the company

Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license and clean MVR (CDL not required but it is welcome), ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle and experience towing/backing up trailers.

At least TWO YEARS working on a professional tree crew.

Ability to work outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions.

Ability to learn, understand, and follow to all industry standards and safety rules, as well as company policies and safety expectations.

Ability to represent our company to clients and the public in a professional manner.

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

A culture of safety at all times and a professional workplace where your voice matters

Advancement opportunities, tailored to your interests and desires as we grow

Paid time off and holiday bonuses, occasional tips and performance bonuses.

Company provided shirts, PPE, climbing gear, and equipment

Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources.

Note we do not currently offer health insurance, vision, or dental, although these are benefits we hope to add in the coming years. We are also developing a profit-sharing pay model for the right reliable crew that is able to help us maximize efficiency and minimize avoidable expenses (damaged equipment, etc) in the future. We are a young company, so there is a LOT of room for advancement and to grow with us--there is no ceiling for loyal team members who consistently add value to our team.

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