West Coast Arborists, Inc., a union company and industry leader in tree maintenance. Providing quality tree maintenance and management services to Municipalities and public agencies since 1972. Our reputation as professionals has allowed our company to grow each year, in turn creating a future of opportunity in the urban forestry industry.
West Coast Arborists, Inc. is hiring groundworkers and tree worker positions located in the Desert Cities area: Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio and surrounding cities.
Groundman provide labor under the direction of the Foreman to bring about completion of tree and landscape maintenance jobs. Involves skillful use of vehicles and equipment. Requires a strong personal consideration for safety.
Land clearing, ladder fuel reduction, and shaded fuel break work.
WORK HOURS
Typical hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days per week. Overtime hours are available based on job needs, emergency and/or job conditions.
SALARY RANGE
Starting salary is $22.75 up to $29.48 + Fringe Benefits $8.48
Total compensation up to $37.96 per hour
Payroll is paid weekly.
OTHER COMPENSATION
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance (shared cost 50/50)
Pension/ Annuity
Vacation/Holiday Pay
Sick Time
Credit Union
End of Year Bonus
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma
Read, speak & write English
Must be physically fit & pass pre-employment physical
A valid Driver’s License
Must pass company driving test
Ability to work in adverse conditions
Reliable transportation
REGULAR JOB DUTIES
Attend crew meetings
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and
debris weighing up to or more than 75 pounds
Properly operates limbs into wood/brush chipper
Keeps work area clean and orderly
Assist in traffic control
Services/Fuels vehicles and equipment
Cleans vehicles and equipment
Assist other crewmembers as needed
Operate brush chippers, dump trucks, chain saws and
various hand tools
POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Hot, cold, dry & wet weather
Hazardous, dirty & noisy work conditions
Working under pressure
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Standing, Throwing, Reaching, Running, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Bending
JOB CLASS Class IV:
Heavy physical stress on back. Outside craftsman, involves frequent lifting (heavy) over 75 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, working above ground or on irregular surfaces.
Candidates can apply online at www.wcainc.com or in person at
WCA, Inc. Desert Cities
43712 Jackson Street
Indio, CA 92201
760-984-5240
E.O.E.
Tags: ground workers, tree maintenance, labor, landscape, chipper use, chainsaw use, standard transmission
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