Tree Pruner, Arborist, Groundsman

Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc•Kansas City, MO

just now•$42,000

About The Position

Want to work for the best? Ryan Lawn & Tree was just named one of the top three lawn and landscape companies in the US! Our history spans over 35 years. We are rapidly growing and expanding our professional arborist group. If you enjoy an adrenaline rush, we want to talk to you about a role involving pruning and tree climbing. What does a Tree Pruner do? Assist in completing pruning work on client properties. Including but not limited to, Tree Pruning, Tree Removal, Shrub pruning, Mulch installation, and Stump grinding. Work in a team environment as well as efficiently on your own Operate small engine equipment: chain saws, shears, string trimmer, etc. Communicate with clients regarding process and expectations of services needed and performed. A job as a Ryan Tree Pruner you will work with fellow associates to create a healthy urban forest one client at a time. Our Tree Pruners are individuals trained in the art and science of maintaining and caring for trees and shrubs, as well as improving their health. Why work at RYAN? RYAN is a proven leader in the lawn and landscape industry and has a reputation as one of the highest-quality lawn and tree companies in the nation. Our rapid, sustained growth has and will continue to provide advancement opportunities for employees that excel in their careers. In addition to being a non-smoking & EEOC company with advancement opportunities, other great benefits include: Full-time, year-round employment with a starting compensation of $42,000+, with opportunity to grow Bonuses available Monday-Friday schedule Excellent benefits package Health Insurance 401k w/ company match Dental/Vision and more 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan 11 Paid Holidays 17 Days Paid Time Off ESOP

Requirements

Forestry, or related fields is a plus, as is industry experience.
Good physical ability
Respect of safety/heights
Be a team player
Ability to to work in all weather conditions
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to push and pull objects while walking 3 miles a day or more
Ability to climb and work aloft
Ability to obtain DOT certification
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Forestry, or related fields is a plus, as is industry experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in completing pruning work on client properties. Including but not limited to, Tree Pruning, Tree Removal, Shrub pruning, Mulch installation, and Stump grinding.
Work in a team environment as well as efficiently on your own
Operate small engine equipment: chain saws, shears, string trimmer, etc.
Communicate with clients regarding process and expectations of services needed and performed.

Benefits

Full-time, year-round employment with a starting compensation of $42,000+, with opportunity to grow
Bonuses available
Monday-Friday schedule
Excellent benefits package
Health Insurance
401k w/ company match
Dental/Vision and more
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan
11 Paid Holidays
17 Days Paid Time Off
ESOP