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GROUND TECHNICIAN

• TREE

CARE / LANDSCAPING EXPERIENCE

Full-Time | Year-Round Work | Benefits | Paid Training | Career Advancement Turn your landscaping or outdoor work experience into a career in professional tree care. Hansen's Tree Service & Environmental Resources is hiring Ground Technicians to join our Tree Division. If you have experience in landscaping, lawn care, grounds maintenance, construction, agriculture, tree work, or other physically demanding outdoor jobs , many of the skills you already have transfer directly to this position. Previous tree care experience is NOT required. We will train the right person. This is an entry-level position on a professional tree care crew and the starting point for Hansen's Tree Division career path. You'll work alongside experienced Ground Technicians, Tree Technicians, Climbers, and Crew Leaders while learning the skills and safety practices needed to advance in the tree care industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This is a hands-on, physically demanding outdoor job. As a Ground Technician, you will: Assist tree crews with pruning and tree removal operations from the ground Drag, carry, stack, load, and move brush, limbs, logs, and debris Feed brush and limbs into wood chippers after receiving proper training Load and unload tools, ropes, equipment, fuel, and jobsite materials Set up and organize tools, cones, signs, ropes, barriers, and equipment Use rakes, blowers, ropes, tarps, wheelbarrows, and other ground tools Support Climbers and Tree Technicians working in trees and aerial lifts Maintain safe work areas and stay clear of drop zones and equipment danger zones Protect lawns, landscaping, fences, driveways, structures, vehicles, and other customer property Perform final jobsite cleanup, including raking, blowing, debris removal, and removal of sawdust and wood chips Help keep trucks, trailers, tools, and equipment clean and organized Learn proper tree care terminology, equipment use, safety practices, and ground operations

LANDSCAPING EXPERIENCE?

YOUR

SKILLS TRANSFER.

If you've worked in landscaping or grounds maintenance, you're probably already familiar with many of the things we need from a successful

Ground Technician:

Working outdoors all day in changing weather Performing physically demanding work Using hand tools and outdoor power equipment Moving brush, debris, soil, mulch, materials, and equipment Working around trucks, trailers, and machinery Protecting lawns, landscaping, structures, and customer property Working efficiently as part of a field crew Following directions and jobsite safety procedures Leaving the property clean and professional when the job is finished We'll teach you the tree-care-specific skills .

NO TREE EXPERIENCE?

THAT'S OKAY. We aren't looking only for experienced arborists. We're looking for people who are: Reliable

• you show up on time and ready to work Hardworking
• you're comfortable with a physically demanding workday Safety-minded
• you pay attention to what's happening around you Coachable
• you listen, ask questions, and learn from experienced crew members Team-oriented
• you understand that everyone on the crew depends on one another Professional
• you respect customers, coworkers, equipment, and customer property Interested in learning
• you want to develop skills instead of staying in the same entry-level job forever If that describes you, we can teach you tree care.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Ground Technician is the entry point into Hansen's professional tree care training program. As you develop, training may include: Tree care and jobsite safety Personal protective equipment (PPE) Chipper safety and operation Basic chainsaw safety Ropes and basic rigging Tree care tools and equipment Hazard recognition Traffic and work-zone safety First Aid / CPR OSHA and industry safety practices Equipment is operated only after appropriate training and authorization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is real outdoor physical work , and applicants should understand that before applying. Ground Technicians work on lawns, wooded areas, slopes, roadsides, gravel, pavement, mud, uneven terrain, and other outdoor surfaces.

The job regularly requires:

Standing and walking throughout the workday Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and twisting Dragging and carrying brush and limbs Lifting and carrying tools, equipment, logs, debris, and materials Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifting or team-handling of heavier materials Pushing, pulling, dragging, stacking, and loading material Working around noise, dust, sawdust, wood chips, pollen, insects, mud, and vegetation Working in heat, cold, humidity, wind, and other changing outdoor conditions Wearing required PPE throughout the workday The work is demanding, but for someone who enjoys being outside and staying active, it can also be extremely rewarding.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship. Missouri Class E (for hire/Chauffeur's license) or out of state equivalent. Ability and willingness to perform strenuous outdoor physical work in all kinds of weather including extreme heat, rain, snow, and or cold. Reliable attendance and punctuality Ability to understand and follow directions Ability to work safely around tree care equipment and active jobsites Ability to work effectively as part of a crew Willingness to learn tree care safety, equipment, terminology, and work practices Ability to communicate respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and the public Preferred

• but not required: Landscaping Lawn care Groundskeeping or grounds maintenance Tree trimming or tree care Construction Agriculture or farm work Outdoor property maintenance Equipment operation Other physically demanding outdoor work No prior professional tree care experience is required.

A valid driver's license is preferred but is not required unless assigned duties involve driving company vehicles.

THIS ISN'T JUST A LABOR JOB

Ground Technician is the starting point of Hansen's Tree Division career ladder . Employees who demonstrate reliability, safety, physical capability, teamwork, and the ability to learn can progress through increasingly skilled positions: Ground Technician → Ground Technician II → Tree Technician → Climber → Crew Leader That means an employee can start with no professional tree care experience and develop the skills needed for equipment operation, chainsaw work, rigging, aerial tree work, climbing, and eventually crew leadership. We provide the opportunity and training. You provide the effort, reliability, and willingness to learn.

SCHEDULE

Full-time Monday through Friday Typical schedule: 6:00 a.m.

• 4:00 p.

m. Some weekend and/or overnight work may be required based on workload and operational needs Year-round outdoor field work

WHY HANSEN'S?

Hansen's Tree, Lawn, & Landscaping Services, Inc. is a professional, industry-recognized, growing, family-owned business in operation for over 35 years. We offer our employees the opportunity to build a career in a skilled outdoor trade while working as part of a professional tree care operation that treats employees like family. Full-time employees may be eligible for: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Company-paid life insurance Paid holidays Paid vacation Opportunities for overtime Year-round work On-the-job training Professional tree care and safety training Opportunities for advancement Benefit eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

READY FOR SOMETHING MORE THAN ANOTHER LANDSCAPING JOB?

If you already know how to work hard outdoors, you don't have to start over. Bring the work ethic and outdoor experience you've developed in landscaping, lawn care, construction, agriculture, or similar work. Hansen's can help you build on those skills and learn professional tree care. Apply today for a Ground Technician position with Hansen's Tree Service & Environmental Resources.

Pay:

$20.00

• $23.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Missouri class E driver's license or out-of-state equivalent (Required) Ability to

Commute:

O'Fallon, MO 63366 (Required)

Work Location:

In person