Tree Care Professional

Job description

Hiring for the following positions: Arborist, Ground Worker, Tree Trimmer, Climber, Crew Leader.

Pay $18.00-$30.00 hour based on experience and qualifications

About Us

HartWood is a fun, challenging, family and safety-oriented company that is growing fast! We are looking for team players and hard workers who are ready for the challenges and rewards that come with tree work. We offer regular opportunities for training, growth, and professional development in all aspects of Tree Care. Our focus is on tree preservation but we also get to do some exciting tree removal work.

We work in rain, heat and cold, but we also get to enjoy all the beautiful days. We operate in Elkhart, South Bend, Goshen and surrounding areas. Work can get slow in colder weather but we still aim to get close to 40 hours/week even in the slow times.

At HartWood we care about trees and the people living with them. We love helping our clients solve their tree problems so that they can continue co-existing. We are a team who values intelligence, integrity and initiative. We’re looking primarily for full-time help but could consider part-time for the right person.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible time off
• Regular employer-paid professional development via TCIA, ISA, etc
• On-the-job skills training & opportunities for promotion
• Two paid holidays a year
• Employer matched IRA Retirement plans (available after 3 months)
• Health and wellness benefits
• Clothing stipend for steel toe boots, company provides all PPE
• Work t-shirts & hoodie provided
• Employee discount

Job Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation (knowing how to drive a manual transmission is a +)
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds
• Running a chainsaw (we can train you)
• Willingness to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times on job sites
• Driving a pickup truck and dump trailer up to 30 miles, backing and dumping loads
• Constant communication through blue-tooth units in helmets to coordinate job flow and safety
• First Aid/CPR card (can be obtained after hiring and the company will pay for cost of training)
• Prepare, operate and maintain all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws,chippers, and aerial lifts
• Remove limbs and brush, cleanup and dispose of debris
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area. Help enforce on-the-job safety practices
• Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chain saw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme heat and cold
• Willing and able to obtain specialized training and certifications as required
• Pass a pre-employment drug test

Bonus Skills that can increase pay

• Experience with tree work, climbing, tool or vehicle maintenance/repair
• Other related work/management experience
• College Degree
• CDL
• Arboriculture certifications

Equal Opportunity Employment

HartWood Tree Care is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. HartWood Tree Care prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Core Values:

• Community: Taking good care of our crew, clients, and watershed
• Professionalism: Doing the right things with integrity
• Safety: Follow the ANSI Z133 Safety Standard in all aspects of the work
• Growth: Individual & company
• Sustainability: Care for the crew, earth, and our business

Schedule:

● 7-7:30 am start time depending on season

● Work days can be 8-10 hours depending on the jobs

Questions: (574) 313-1414

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person