Build Your Career Outdoors with a Leading Tree Service!
Are you seeking a hands-on career path with excellent earning potential and significant opportunities for professional growth? Do you thrive in an outdoor environment and enjoy physical work? We are a local, premier, well-established tree care provider serving the Seattle and Greater Eastside, and are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. No prior experience in tree care is required. We provide comprehensive training to build your skills from the ground up in the rewarding field of Arboriculture.
About Us:
We are committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism in arboriculture. We invest in state-of-the-art equipment and, more importantly, in our people. Our company culture fosters teamwork, continuous learning, and a deep respect for safety protocols. We offer a stable work environment where motivated individuals can develop a long-term, skilled trade career.
The Opportunity: Entry-Level Ground Support
This foundational role is your entry point into the tree care industry. As an Entry-Level Ground Support team member, you will be integral to the daily success and safety of our tree crews. You will work directly alongside experienced experienced tree Grounds/Rigging specialists and skilled tree climbers, learning essential ground operations and safety procedures through our structured, on-the-job training program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with job site setup, hazard recognition, and establishing safe work zones.
- Provide critical ground support to climbers, including rope management and tool handling.
- Learn to safely operate and maintain essential industry equipment such as wood chippers, stump grinders, and chainsaws under expert guidance.
- Assist with rigging operations as directed by the crew leader.
- Ensure meticulous cleanup of job sites, leaving client properties pristine.
- Rigorously adhere to all company and industry safety standards (OSHA, ANSI Z133) and properly utilize all provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Actively participate in daily safety briefings, tailgate talks, and ongoing skills training sessions.
- Help perform vehicle and equipment inspections/daily checks
Candidate Profile:
Essential Attributes (Required):
- A strong, inherent work ethic combined with unwavering reliability and punctuality.
- Full-time availability and commitment.
- The physical capability to perform demanding tasks consistently throughout the workday, in diverse weather conditions (includes lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs repeatedly, bending, pulling brush, extensive walking/standing).
- An absolute commitment to safety – for yourself, your crew, and the public.
- Excellent listening skills, the ability to follow complex instructions accurately, and ask clarifying questions.
- A positive, team-oriented attitude with strong verbal communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and develop new skills within the trade.
- Valid Driver's License and/or reliable transportation to our main yard in Redmond, WA.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
Advantageous Qualifications:
- Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL - Class A or B).
- Demonstrated safe chainsaw handling experience.
- Previous work experience in tree work, landscaping, construction, forestry, or other physically demanding outdoor roles.
- ISA Certified Arborist
- TCIA Tree Worker Certifications
Why Join?
We offer a stable, professional, and reputable work environment with a comprehensive benefits package and unparalleled opportunities for growth:
- Year-Round Job Security: Consistent employment with seasonal stability.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive starting wage (commensurate with qualifications like a CDL, though no prior tree experience is required) and reliable opportunities for consistent overtime pay.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Subsidized Group Medical Benefits for comprehensive health coverage.
- Company Matched Retirement Benefits (3% company match).
- Paid Time Off, including earned sick days and paid vacation periods.
Unmatched Professional Development & Training:
- Extensive support for your growth and development in Arboriculture.
- Certification Assistance: We provide training materials and support to help you achieve valuable industry certifications (e.g., ISA Certified Arborist, TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP), Ground Operations Specialist, Tree Climber Specialist).
- Continuous Skills Training: Access year-round internal and external training opportunities covering vital skills like Line Clearance - Certification [if applicable], CDL driver training support, ANSI Z133 safety standards, advanced climbing techniques (SRT), aerial rescue, precision felling, and attendance at industry Expos.
- Defined Career Advancement: We offer numerous pathways for upward mobility. Beyond climbing and crew leadership, opportunities may exist in management, administration, plant health care, urban wood milling, project management/sales, and consulting/reporting roles.
- Positive Work Environment: Join a collaborative and supportive team focused on safety and quality.
- Equipment Support: Work with top-tier company-provided equipment.
- Equipment Purchase Sharing: Collaborative support for acquiring necessary equipment, after probationary period and commitment to company.
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated, safety-conscious individual ready to embark on a challenging and rewarding career path, we invite you to apply. Limited positions are available.
Please submit your application through our online portal:
https://forms.gle/M2kXMA67FEFUiyYL6
Be prepared to detail your interest and any relevant background information in the application form.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We look forward to hearing from you!