318 Tree Service Tree Service Groundsman Bethany, LA · Full time

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318 Tree Service is a locally owned and operated business. Owner, Larry Ferguson, has 25 years experience in the tree business and is a licensed Arborist and skilled climber. He is very involved in the day to day operations and believes in taking the time to teach his craft to his employees. We are a small business and treat our team members as well as customers like family.

• Enforce safe practice and rules.
• Works from the ground to keep work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
• Define staging areas.
• Setting up and breaking down material, tools, and equipment as required.
• Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper.
• Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris
• Operating various trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly fashion; report the need for major repairs to truck and equipment.
• Tying knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standard.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury.
• Able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies.

This is a full-time position. Specific hours will be assigned by your supervisor. The Groundsperson may be required to work overtime and/or weekends as well as in emergency/disaster situations.

Education and Experience

• 2 Years experience in Tree Service
• Valid Driver’s license REQUIRED. CDL a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Must be able to pass a background check- We do still encourage those with a criminal background to apply
• Must have transportation to and from work base location