Grounds Crew/ Bucket Truck Operator – Monster Tree Service of Minneapolis

Monster Tree Service•Bloomington, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Monster Tree Service of Minneapolis is seeking an experienced Grounds Crew/Bucket Truck Operator. The company distinguishes itself through state-of-the-art equipment, a strong commitment to environmental care, excellent customer service, a growing market presence, a dynamic work ethic, and a unique philosophy centered on its 'Monster Team'. The ideal candidate is looking to join a team that is actively growing and positively influencing the Tree Care Industry, while also offering significant career opportunities.

Requirements

A clean valid Driver’s License is required
CDL and Class B license required
Prior experience driving and operating a bucket truck is required
Operates and maintains Bucket truck and all other equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Prior experience as a climber or grounds person required
Must be able to carry 50lbs at a minimum and work outside in all weather conditions
Operates and maintains chippers, chainsaws, and all other equipment in a safe manner

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with trimming, liming, chipper, and saw operation is preferred

Responsibilities

Operates bucket truck to facilitate pruning and or tree removals.
Perform climbing, pruning, and/or grounds tasks based upon experience.
Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent voice communication with workers aloft.
Participates in a weekly safety meeting and daily job briefings.
Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE.
Helps enforce job safety practices.
Unloads lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite.
Keeps work area clean and orderly.
Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
Works from the ground using handsaws, poles saws.
Drives trucks, loaders and operates other equipment as assigned such as log movers, chipper, stump grinders, etc.
Services trucks and equipment.
Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
Reports the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader.
Performs related work as assigned.