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Seasonal / Hourly pay @ $17- $21/hour About the Role Texas Tree Surgeons is hiring Tree Planting Laborers to join our field crews. This is physically demanding outdoor work. You'll be digging, hauling, and planting trees in all kinds of weather, often on uneven terrain. If you're looking for a desk job, this isn't it. If you want honest, physical work that leaves a lasting mark on the landscape and a real path into arboriculture and the field of urban forestry, keep reading. Why Plant Trees? Environmental benefit — every tree you plant helps clean the air, cool neighborhoods, manage stormwater, and support local wildlife for decades to come Visible legacy — you'll be able to drive past job sites years from now and see trees you personally put in the ground still standing and growing AI Economy — This role is a genuine entry point into the tree care industry; laborers who show up, work hard, and want to grow can expect a long-term career path in a trade that's AI resilient and always in demand; storms, development, and aging urban forests mean tree work isn't going away. What You'll Do Work as part of a coordinated crew to meet daily planting schedule Communicate with customers about projects and work performed. Dig planting holes by hand and with power augers in varied soil conditions Place trees (root balls frequently 40-100+ lbs) across job sites Backfill, stake, mulch, and water newly planted trees to spec Load and unload nursery stock, tools, and equipment from trucks and trailers Follow safety protocols around tools, machinery, traffic, and hazards Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and rough terrain Maintain site cleanliness and proper tool care What We're Looking For Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and conditions Follow safety guidelines and training while operating tools and power equipment Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day Comfortable with repeated physical labor: bending, kneeling, digging, and hauling Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and conditions Valid driver's license preferred (not always required) No experience necessary. We train on proper planting technique, tool use, and safety Texas Tree Surgeons is an equal opportunity employer

Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person