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Immediate Hiring: Ground Operations Specialists Positions Available

 

 

We are excited to announce job openings for Ground Operations Specialists with an immediate start. If you’re looking for a dynamic and rewarding job, this is for you!

Qualifications

A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors

A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team

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

Required: Valid driver’s license

Preferred: Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience

Preferred: Bilingual

Preferred: Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field

Job Summary

As an Arborist Ground Operations Specialist, you’ll join Brush Hog’s tree care crew, gaining practical field experience. This entry-level role offers hands-on training in tree and shrub care for commercial and residential properties. You’ll assist foremen, climbers, and fellers to manage the work site and interact with the public, all while reporting to the Crew Leaders, Supervisors and General Foreman and playing a vital role in the team.

Gaining on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:

Pruning trees

Rigging

Cabling and bracing

Removal of hazardous trees

Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, leaf blowers, chippers, tractor, aerial lifts, etc.)

Implementing work zone safety procedures

Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft

Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties

Traffic and pedestrian control, and other relevant duties as operationally necessary

Drive trucks with trailers; including daily safety inspection before operating

Assist aerial workers and other ground crew members in all aspects of tree care and removal

Keep the job site safe & organized, drag & chip brush, rake & clean up the job site

Able to work with and without direct supervision

Physical Demands Of This Role

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Our Company Perks

A safety-first culture and professional workplace

Competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Calsavers Roth IRA

Job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Paid time off and paid holidays

Fitness/Wellness program

Charitable gift program

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

Advancement opportunities – we promote from within

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at (650) 400-7280 or at [email protected]

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