Ground Operations Specialist: This person is responsible for all groundwork, including the operation of various pieces of power equipment. This person frequently assists the Crew Leader, Aerial Lift Specialist, or Tree Climber Specialist with aspects of their work.

Ground Operations Specialist training addresses:

Defensive driving
Parking and backing vehicles
Driving in poor weather, emergency parking
Job site hazard inspection
Traffic control
Work planning
Job briefings
Emergency preparation, prevention and response
Preparing equipment for the day
Assisting and working with climbers
Line handling (working with ropes)
Basic knots
Storing chain saws, gas and oil
Walking with chain saws
Chain saw PPE
Starting chain saws
Cutting spring poles
Proper bucking techniques
Proper tree-felling techniques (notch, back cut, hinge)
Avoiding struck-by injuries
Work-zone, landing-zone, drop zone guidelines
Setting up and positioning a chipper
Dragging and stacking brush
Feeding the chipper
Proper chipper operation
Chipper maintenance precautions

Interviews will be scheduled once a reasonable amount of applications are received. You MUST have a current and valid drivers license, clean driving record, and be able to obtain a CDL within 30 days of employment. Pre-employment drug screens/physicals are a requirement for all new hires. Current CDL holders will receive a bonus.

Additional Opportunities: We are still looking for quality individuals looking for a career in tree care! Great wages, great benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, amazing equipment!!!

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