# Groundsperson / Driver

**Company:** [Almstead Tree and Shrub Care](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/tJcTxX7CA4xA6D5oWWYFwS.md)
**Location:** North Haledon, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Ground Crew and Drivers

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## Description

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee’s professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.

**Basic Function**

Groundsperson serve a pivotal role on tree care crews, with the primary responsibility of assisting the climbers and crew leader in the performance of all general tree work services.

-   Perform all required ground duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader.
-   Assist in the performance of specialized pruning and take-downs, installing cabling and bracing.
-   Safely operate equipment.
-   Participate in all job site safety briefings.
-   Perform proper felling, limbing and bucking techniques with a chainsaw.
-   Perform pruning from the ground with hand tools and pole saws, application of approved rigging techniques and knowledge of standard knots.
-   Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
-   Perform ground duties such as job site set up and clean up as required.

## Requirements

-   Previous industry experience is desired, but willing to train right candidate.
-   Knowledge of pruning techniques including large shade trees and ornamentals.
-   Ability to operate chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder and log mover.
-   Knowledge of industry standard rigging techniques and knots
-   Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics of each species is desired.
-   Ability to lift 50lbs and occasionally 80-100lbs with assistance
-   Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred.
-   Bi-lingual is a plus

## Benefits

Hourly range $21 - $26

We offer a competitive compensation package including medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.