Grounds Person needed in Western Washington.

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CascadeTreeWA

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Do you want to work for a company that treats every employee as a member of the family? How about endless possibilities to advance your career with a fast growing western Washington tree service.

Cascade Tree Service, LLC. is searching for a part time and a full time experienced Arborist Ground person in King, Pierce Thurston and Snohomish Counties.

The ideal candidates will have experience in the tree care industry.

Responsibilities:

· Performs all required ground duties in support of specific job assignment.

· Utilizes ALL personal protection equipment (PPE).

· Assist with the implementation of work zone safety procedures such as but not limited to the placement of cones and signs, and provision of flagging services.

· Properly utilizes hand tools associated with arboricultural work.

· Skilled in riggings used in tree work. Ex: rope breaks and speed lines.

· Lining up branches and piling appropriately for loading into the chipper.

· Assist with the implantations of tree felling procedures.

· Assists climbers and crew leaders working on the ground and aloft.

· Being responsive to visual cues and hand signals from the climber and acting promptly with ground support.

· Being attentive to the climber’s cues throughout the job, always keeping your eye on the climber.

· Assuring that climbers lines are kept clear at all times.

· Operates the chipper, Stump Grinder, Chain Saw and all other equipment safely. Filling equipment with gasoline or diesel while being mindful of safe handling of fuels.

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· Keeping tools in the staging area and safe zone.

· Reports for duty on time each day.

· Follows directions from the crew leader or designated supervisor.

· Learns, understands and adheres to all safety rules and company safety policies.

· Participates in all safety sessions offered, asks questions and improves job safety skills.

· Communicates well with all crew members and crew leaders.

· Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility.


Requirements:

· Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly.

· Must have an acceptable driving record.

· Must pass a background and drug test.

· Must have reliable transportation.

· Physical ability to, use a chain saw up to 30 lbs., use an axe and other hand tools when needed and lift and drag branches over 50 lbs. at a time.



Cascade Tree Service, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religions, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability.

To apply follow this link to our online employment applications http://www.cascadetreewa.com/career-oppourtunities.html
 

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