Tree Crew Ground Worker

Currently Hiring: Ground Worker for Arborist

We are looking for a skilled tree care worker to join our quality and safety oriented team. We are specifically looking for someone with climbing and/or crew leading experience, but we welcome applications from candidates of all skill levels who are motivated to learn. This is a full-time field position performed at variable locations near Burnsville, NC.

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About Us

High Lonesome Timber is a small business located at the base of the Black Mountains in the Toe River Valley near Burnsville, NC. We provide high-quality tree care to Yancey and Mitchell Counties. We are a safe, professional, and conscientious company using modern methodology to keep our clients’ trees healthy, safe, and beautiful. On a larger scale, we work with the National Park Service and US Forest Service to protect and maintain the public lands that make our region so special. We are seeking self-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to perform physical tasks in a team-oriented environment.

Why Work Here

• Work outdoors every day in beautiful Western North Carolina
• Competitive pay, commensurate with skills, experience, and certifications.
• Living Wage Certified employer.
• Consistent year-round employment.
• Retirement with company match after one year.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment that values skill, safety, and integrity.
• Flexible time off
• 4/10 schedule

Basic Requirements For All Field Positions

• Ability to lift heavy objects (50+ lbs) and work in physically demanding conditions.
• A strong commitment to safety and following OSHA / ANSI standards.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with diverse clients and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the tree care industry.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (rain, heat, cold).
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to reliably commute to work and show up on time.
• Ability to comply with drug and alcohol free workplace requirements
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

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Responsibilities for Ground Workers

• Assist tree climbers and arborists in pruning and removing trees safely.
• Operate and maintain ground-based equipment, including chainsaws, excavators, skid steers, brush chippers, stump grinders, etc.
• Manage the removal of tree debris, ensuring that work sites are kept clean and safe.
• Safely load and unload equipment and materials at job sites.
• Help prepare the work area by setting up safety zones and traffic control measures.
• Support team members with rigging and climbing operations as needed.
• Assist in transporting tools and materials to and from job sites, driving trucks towing trailers
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Provide excellent customer service by ensuring that all job sites are clean and organized at the end of each job.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in landscaping, forestry, or tree care.
• Experience with chainsaw and/or equipment operation.
• Arborist certification or an interest in pursuing certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to identify tree species.
• Experience with ropes and rigging.
• Ability to back a trailer

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Responsibilities for Equipment Operators

• Safely operate equipment (excavator, skid steer, mini skid steer, chipper, stump grinder, etc.) to facilitate successful completion of projects
• Move, load, and haul tree debris
• Minimize/repair damage to jobsites (and equipment)
• Perform daily maintenance checks and scheduled maintenance on equipment
• Transport equipment between jobsites
• Assist ground crew and climbers as needed

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating construction or forestry equipment
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment operation, safety, and basic troubleshooting
• Ability to safely maneuver equipment in tight, residential, or rugged terrain
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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How to Apply

• Please submit a resume along with references to:
• For inquiries call: 828.284.8353
• Learn more about us at: highlonesometimber.com/employment

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• On-the-job training

Work Location: In person