Almstead Tree and Shrub Care

Groundsperson / Driver

Tree CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorth Haledon, NJ, USA$21 - $26 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous industry experience is desired, but the employer is willing to train the right candidate.
Knowledge of pruning techniques for large shade trees and ornamental trees.
Ability to operate a chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder, and log mover.
Knowledge of industry-standard rigging techniques and knots.
Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and their characteristics is desired.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally 80–100 pounds with assistance.
Valid driver's license; a commercial driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform required ground duties in support of specific job assignments as directed by the crew leader.
Assist with specialized pruning and tree takedowns, including installing cabling and bracing.
Safely operate equipment.
Participate in job-site safety briefings.
Perform proper felling, limbing, and bucking techniques with a chainsaw.
Perform ground-level pruning with hand tools and pole saws, apply approved rigging techniques, and use standard knots.
Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
Perform job-site setup and cleanup as required.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual ability is a plus.

Groundsperson / Driver

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care · North Haledon, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-30

Workplace: on_site

Department: Tree Care & Field Operations

Description

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee’s professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.

Basic Function

Groundsperson serve a pivotal role on tree care crews, with the primary responsibility of assisting the climbers and crew leader in the performance of all general tree work services.

Perform all required ground duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader.
Assist in the performance of specialized pruning and take-downs, installing cabling and bracing.
Safely operate equipment.
Participate in all job site safety briefings.
Perform proper felling, limbing and bucking techniques with a chainsaw.
Perform pruning from the ground with hand tools and pole saws, application of approved rigging techniques and knowledge of standard knots.
Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
Perform ground duties such as job site set up and clean up as required.

Requirements

Previous industry experience is desired, but willing to train right candidate.
Knowledge of pruning techniques including large shade trees and ornamentals.
Ability to operate chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder and log mover.
Knowledge of industry standard rigging techniques and knots
Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics of each species is desired.
Ability to lift 50lbs and occasionally 80-100lbs with assistance
Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred.
Bi-lingual is a plus

Benefits

Hourly range $21 - $26

We offer a competitive compensation package including medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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