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Tree Crew Member (Groundworker or Climber)

Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Salary: $21-30+/hr DOE

APPLY HERE: https://www.lubbersandsons.com/careers OR contact us directly!
[email protected] (919) 418-7094

Small tree company seeking either climber or ground worker with experience! In this role you will be an essential part of our team, representing our company directly to our clients. The quality of your work and your professionalism is what our clients will think of when they think of Lubbers & Sons Tree Care.

This is why we must find the right person for this role who embodies our values-- safety, dedication to excellence, teamwork, and genuine curiosity which fuels both enjoyment of the job and ongoing learning.

COMPENSATION

We offer competitive pay ($20-$30+/hr depending on experience), 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, no ceiling for hard working team members who help us grow

Paid time off, performance based 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, although we aim to keep adding benefits as we grow over the coming years. We are a young company (5 years) with owners involved in daily operations and fully invested in the success and happiness of our employees. 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 company. We believe in reciprocity.

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. Note that all crew members are expected to help on the ground (including climbers), and all ground workers will have the opportunity to learn to climb if desired. 

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

Tree health care treatments (after specific training)

Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment per our daily and weekly maintenance checklists

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

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this role you must meet the following qualifications:

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

At least 1.5 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. Willingness to ask questions and speak up when you need assistance or training.

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

Desire to do your highest quality work and grow with us.

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