Tree Installer

Position Overview

We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Tree Installer to join our professional crew. In this role, you will work as part of a team to transport and plant large, high-quality trees at various residential and commercial properties throughout the greater Columbus area. This is a physically demanding outdoor position. You will work closely with a crew leader to handle large root balls wrapped in burlap, ensuring every tree is planted safely, correctly, and to the client's satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Tree Planting & Installation: Assist with maneuvering, positioning, and planting large trees with heavy, burlap-wrapped root balls.
• Excavation Support: Work alongside the crew leader, who primarily digs the planting holes using an auger machine.
• Hand Backfilling: Assist the crew with shoveling, backfilling soil around the root balls, and grading the area manually to ensure stability and proper depth.
• Site Clean-Up: Restore the job site upon completion by raking, removing excess debris, sweeping walkways, and leaving the property immaculate.
• Loading & Equipment Prep: Safely load, unload, and secure the installation machinery, hand tools, and materials onto trucks and trailers before and after jobs.
• Team Collaboration: Work efficiently within a crew environment to meet daily installation schedules safely.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy loads consistently throughout the day.
• Outdoor Resilience: Willingness and ability to work in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
• Team Player: Strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude when working in a crew setting.
• Reliable Transportation: Dependable travel to our main yard or designated meetup spots in the Columbus area.
• Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in landscaping, tree care, construction, or general outdoor labor is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person