Grounds Crew/ Bucket Truck Operator – Monster Tree Service of Minneapolis

Job description

So, what sets Monster Tree Service apart from other employers? State-of-the-art equipment, a true love and commitment to the environment, superb customer service, a rapidly growing footprint, dynamic work ethic, a unique philosophy, and most important…the Monster Team! If you are looking to be part of a team that is growing and changing the Tree Care Industry in a positive way while providing great career opportunities, we want to speak to you! **Monster Tree Service of Minneapolis** has an immediate opportunity for an experienced **Grounds Crew/ B****ucket Truck Operator.** ### Bucket Operator Responsibilities: - Operates bucket truck to facilitate pruning and or tree removals. - Perform climbing, pruning, and/or grounds tasks based upon experience. - Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent voice communication with workers aloft. - Participates in a weekly safety meeting and daily job briefings. - Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE. Helps enforce job safety practices. - Unloads lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite. - Keeps work area clean and orderly. ### Bucket Operator Qualifications: - A clean valid Driver’s License is required - CDL and Class B license required - Prior experience driving and operating a bucket truck is required - Operates and maintains Bucket truck and all other equipment in a safe and responsible manner - Prior experience as a climber or grounds person required - Must be able to carry 50lbs at a minimum and work outside in all weather conditions ### Grounds Crew Responsibilities: - Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment. - Unloads lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite. - Works from the ground using handsaws, poles saws. Drives trucks, loaders and operates other equipment as assigned such as log movers, chipper, stump grinders, etc. - Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader. - Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent communication with workers aloft. - Participates in weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings. - Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE at all times. Helps enforce job safety practices. - Keeps work area clean and orderly. - Performs related work as assigned. ### Grounds Crew Qualifications: - Operates and maintains chippers, chainsaws, and all other equipment in a safe manner - Prior experience with trimming, liming, chipper, and saw operation is preferred - A clean valid Driver’s License is required - Must be able to carry 50lbs at a minimum and work outside in all weather conditions