Position Summary:

Join our team as a Brush Dragger where you'll play a crucial role in supporting safe and efficient tree care projects. Responsibilities include debris removal, equipment setup, and assisting tree climbers and arborists. Follow safety guidelines, wear proper PPE, and collaborate with the crew to ensure successful operations. If you're proactive and passionate about tree care, be part of our dedicated team, shaping beautiful landscapes with precision and care.

As a Brush Dragger, you will directly participate in tree removal, adhering to strict safety protocols. Additionally, you will monitor the safety surrounding the work site ensuring additional brush is removed, equipment is functioning, and personnel are properly and safely equipped. Your meticulous record-keeping will contribute to effective work documentation and reporting. If you have a passion for safe and efficient forestry management practices and possess strong leadership skills, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on our sustainable forest management efforts.

Duties to include:

• Responsible for collecting and removing branches, limbs, and other debris from the work area.

• They assist in the setup and breakdown of equipment, such as chippers, stump grinders, and chainsaws.

• May also be responsible for fueling and maintaining the equipment, ensuring that it is in good working condition.

• Helps tree climbers and arborists by cutting and pruning smaller branches and limbs using hand saws or chainsaws, under their supervision.

• Assist in lowering larger cut tree sections to the ground using ropes and pulleys.

• Provide support to the tree climbers and arborists by handling ropes, pulleys, and other rigging equipment.

• Help in guiding and controlling the movement of tree sections during tree removal or pruning operations.

• Responsible for following all safety protocols and guidelines during tree care operations.

• Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, ear protection, and sturdy footwear, is worn at all times.

• Assist in maintaining a safe work zone by cordoning off the area and ensuring the public's safety.

• Works closely with the rest of the tree care crew, including tree climbers, arborists, and supervisors, to ensure efficient and safe completion of tree care projects.

• Follow instructions and communicate effectively to ensure smooth operations.

  Minimum requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Strong commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines

• Basic understanding of tree care practices, including cutting and pruning branches and limbs under the supervision of tree climbers and arborists

• Willingness to work closely with the tree care crew, including tree climbers, arborists, and supervisors, to ensure efficient task execution and a positive work environment

• Must be committed to “Guaranteed Safety” in all decisions and actions

• Must pass full-panel drug screen

• Must pass in-depth criminal background check

  Company-Provided Assets (Contingent):

• Company Email

  Company Benefits (Some Applicable After 90 Day Probational Period):

• Competitive Wages

• Health Care

• 401k Retirement

• Career development Program and certifications supported by International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and ISNetworld

  Additional Information:

• Full-Time Hourly

• Absolutely no jewelry, wristbands, watches, etc. to be work at any work sites

• Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind will be permitted at work sites

• Unlimited career growth opportunities are available