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Macomber Tree and Garden LLC

Tree Crew Member/ Equipment Operator

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What they do

A Tree Climber or Trimmer trims and prunes trees. Clears away excess branches near utility lines or over roads or sidewalks. Prunes dead or diseased tree limbs to improve the appearance and health of the tree. Uses rigging equipment and may work from a truck powered lift; uses chain saws and other power equipment.

$53,276 / year median in Connecticut

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Tree Crew Member / Equipment Operator — $27-$30/hour Macomber Tree is looking for an experienced, dependable tree crew member to join our growing company.
Pay:
$27-$30/hour, depending on experience and ability
Job Type:
Full-time We have a strong workload, consistent bookings, and are looking for someone who can come in and contribute immediately. We're a smaller company, so we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works hard, takes care of equipment, and wants to grow with the company. What You'll Be Doing Tree removals and pruning
  • Running ropes and assisting with rigging
  • Chipping and processing brush
  • Operating mini skid steer and other equipment
  • Operating and maintaining chainsaws
  • Driving trucks and trailers if qualified
  • Jobsite setup and cleanup
  • Equipment maintenance and daily inspections
  • Working closely with the climber and rest of the crew to keep jobs moving efficiently Who We're Looking For We are not looking for someone who needs to be taught how to work.
Ideal candidates will have professional tree-care, landscaping, excavation, construction, logging, or similar outdoor trade experience. Tree industry experience is strongly preferred.
You should be:
  • Reliable and on time
  • Comfortable working outside year-round
  • Physically capable of demanding work
  • Safe and competent around chainsaws and equipment
  • Able to work efficiently without constant supervision
  • Willing to learn and take on more responsibility
  • Respectful of customers, coworkers, trucks, and equipment
  • Drug-free while working and able to show up ready to work Big Plus If You Have
  • Professional tree-care experience
  • Climbing experience
  • Rigging experience
  • CDL
  • Experience driving trucks and trailers
  • Mini skid steer / loader experience
  • Chipper experience
  • Crane or grapple experience
  • Mechanical ability
  • Arborist credentials or relevant certifications
  • You do not need to have every qualification above.
  • We're more interested in finding the right person who already has useful skills, works hard, and wants to keep getting better. Pay
  • $27-$30/hour depending on experience, qualifications, and what you can bring to the crew.
  • Higher-end pay is intended for someone who can step onto a tree job and be productive with minimal supervision.
About Macomber Tree Macomber Tree is a growing local tree company focused on quality work, professional service, and building a strong crew. We're not looking to hire a temporary body just to drag brush. We're looking for someone who wants a solid position, takes the trade seriously, and can become an important part of the company as we grow. If you're currently working for another tree company and looking for better opportunity, more responsibility, or a smaller company where your effort actually matters, we'd still like to hear from you. To Apply Send us a short description of your work experience and specifically tell us:
  • How much tree-care experience you have
  • What equipment you can confidently operate
  • Whether you can climb
  • Whether you have a CDL
  • Your current or most recent type of work
  • Macomber Tree
  • 860-281-3895
Pay:
$25.79 - $31.06 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Safety equipment provided
Work Location:
In person