ARBORIST II (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•College Station, TX

5d•$13 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Prunes, trims, shapes, hedges, removes, fertilizes and maintains trees using power and hand tools. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Fertilizes, prunes and maintains variety of tree types through their lifecycle. Performs technical tree work including climbing; utilizes climbing harnesses, hardware, ropes, hand tools, stump grinders, chainsaws, wood chippers, log splitters and bucket trucks. Rescues trees in the event of tree disease, natural disaster or other physical damage. Stages work site properly to conduct work in a safe, surgical fashion. Maintains clean work sites by rapid and thorough removal and disposal of debris. Assists supervisor with coordination of work schedules; implements and adjusts schedules as directed. Monitors team equipment and tools for wear, performance and safety; adheres to vehicle, equipment and tool work order system procedure. Maintains chainsaws in accordance with manufacturers? specifications including chain sharpening, filter inspections and proper lubrication. Follows all safety procedures in accordance with the Company, OSHA, ANSI, EPA and all applicable federal/state/local requirements and policies. Acts as spotter to manage safe work site; manages access by vehicles and pedestrians adjacent to work site. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Three years of experience in arboriculture. Working knowledge of climbing harnesses/hardware, ropes, stump grinders, chainsaws, wood chippers, log splitters and bucket trucks. Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time. Working Conditions: Extensive driving, walking and equipment operation.Exposure to extreme weather conditions, pesticides, fertilizers, pollen producing environment, paint and petroleum products. Working in elevated positions such as: bucket truck or in arborist gear within the tree canopy. Work time expectation, 90% of time will be physical labor, 10% training and misc.

Requirements

Prior experience in Arboriculture (climbing, hardware, and ropes) is required.
Three years of experience in arboriculture.
Working knowledge of climbing harnesses/hardware, ropes, stump grinders, chainsaws, wood chippers, log splitters and bucket trucks.
Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Fertilizes, prunes and maintains variety of tree types through their lifecycle.
Performs technical tree work including climbing; utilizes climbing harnesses, hardware, ropes, hand tools, stump grinders, chainsaws, wood chippers, log splitters and bucket trucks.
Rescues trees in the event of tree disease, natural disaster or other physical damage.
Stages work site properly to conduct work in a safe, surgical fashion.
Maintains clean work sites by rapid and thorough removal and disposal of debris.
Assists supervisor with coordination of work schedules; implements and adjusts schedules as directed.
Monitors team equipment and tools for wear, performance and safety; adheres to vehicle, equipment and tool work order system procedure.
Maintains chainsaws in accordance with manufacturers? specifications including chain sharpening, filter inspections and proper lubrication.
Follows all safety procedures in accordance with the Company, OSHA, ANSI, EPA and all applicable federal/state/local requirements and policies.
Acts as spotter to manage safe work site; manages access by vehicles and pedestrians adjacent to work site.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

SSC invests in our employees with training and growth opportunities, but the benefits don’t stop there, SSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and we are also excited to offer same day pay!
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K with Company Match
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance/AD
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program
Identify Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
And More…