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ID #54250685
Estado Washington
Ciudad Seattle-tacoma
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Washington
Showed 2025-07-30
Fecha 2025-07-30
Fecha tope 2025-09-28
Categoría Laboral general
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Arborist Grounds Crew

Washington, Seattle-tacoma, 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA
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Job Title: Arborist Grounds Crew

Location: Seattle, WA

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary/rate range: $21-$24/hr DOE

Reports to: Crew Production Manager

About us:

Seattle Tree Care is a well-established family-owned company that has been providing exceptional tree care services to the Seattle area for over 15 years. Our dedicated team of 40+ professionals is passionate about preserving Seattle’s natural beauty through tree care. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a People Operations & Payroll Coordinator who thrives in a dynamic environment and will contribute to the overall success of our business by ensuring a smooth and effective people operations process. You will play an essential role in fostering a positive work environment for our team while helping streamline payroll and HR processes.

Job Summary:

The Arborist Grounds Crew role is a critical part of the team that provides high quality tree care services for our clients. They work side by side climbers and other crew members who perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services.

Primary Responsibilities:

Drives trucks with trailers, including daily safety inspection before and after operating

Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees, or clears branches using chainsaws, hooks and handsaws, shears, and clippers

Hoists tools and equipment to tree trimmers, and lowers branches with ropes

Cables, braces, ties, bolts, stakes, and guys trees and branches to provide support.

Cleans, sharpens, and lubricates tools and equipment.

Operates shredding and chipping equipment, and feeds limbs and brush into the machines.

Trims, tops, and reshapes trees to achieve attractive shapes or to remove low-hanging branches.

Clears sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, such as tree stumps and fallen trees and limbs.

Collects debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes or other tools.

Loads debris and refuse onto trucks to haul it away for disposal.

Removes broken limbs from wires, using hooked extension poles.

Operates loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools.

Directs road and sidewalk traffic as needed to maintain a safe work environment

Follows STC, OSHA and ANSI safety standards, and wears necessary PPE

Maintains lines of communication throughout each project with all members of the crew

Immediately reports any incidents to the Crew Lead

Ensure projects sites are left cleaner than when we arrived and moved items are returned to their original locations

Report all equipment / truck / tool mishaps to the Crew Lead

Participates in weekly safety meetings

Lead and mentor new and existing crew members, providing training and guidance to ensure high performance and adherence to company standards

Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.

Support the onboarding process by effectively training new hires on job-specific tasks, safety protocols, and operational procedures.

Monitor crew members’ progress and provide constructive feedback to enhance their skills and job knowledge.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1-2 years of previous tree experience, preferred not required

High School Diploma

Requirements and Skills:

Valid WA Driver’s License

Current CPR certification (or the ability to obtain within the first 3 months of hire)

Ability to pass background check

The ability to obtain TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional® within 3 months of hire

The ability to obtain TCIA Certified Ground Operations® within 6 months of hire

The ability to lift, push, and pull 75+ pounds

The ability to respond quickly to sounds

The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

The ability to work in varying environmental conditions

The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day

The ability to reach overhead

The ability to grasp objects for prolonged periods of time

The ability to hear verbal commands

The ability to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and heavy machinery

The ability to stand for extended periods of time

Occupational Health & Safety:

Employees are responsible and accountable for:

Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control

Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety

Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace

Correct utilization of appropriate personal protective equipment

Compliance with safety and quality regulations including wearing protective gear when necessary.

Please apply via this link. https://seattletreecare.bamboohr.com/careers/114?source=aWQ9Mjc%3D

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