Job Summary

Local tree service in Chapel Hill seeking a new addition to our crew! We’d prefer to hire someone who has some previous experience as a ground worker and/or climber, who is willing to continue learning with us. At a minimum, previous experience in a trade/with manual labor is a must.

You must be prepared to work in the heat and cold, and safety on the job site must be your number one priority! We are a small and growing company, and finding the right fit for our crew is extremely important. Everybody needs to pull their weight and jump in to help where it is needed. We want to enjoy working with you and for you to enjoy working with us!

As a member of our crew by being a Tree Crew Apprentice, your duties will include:

• Treating safety (of self and others) as the number one priority, ABOVE ALL ELSE
• Showing up to work on time and ready to work with a professional attitude and best effort made to be adequately rested
• Having an open mindset, seeking to learn
• Prioritizing efficiency, making an effort to notice what needs to be done without being asked
• Working to improve the work-flow and crew cohesion throughout the day
• Showing respect to all other crew members and following direction from anyone in a supervisor position
• Setting a good example and being a part of creating good culture for all other members of the crew
• Using safe practices while operating a saw on the ground
• Treating mistakes and near-misses as learning opportunities to be openly discussed with the team
• Respecting and caring for company equipment
• Asking for help, guidance, or instruction on anything not well understood or any desired skill set
• Having basic professional communication skills with clients

Note we do not currently offer health insurance or other benefits, although we aim to continue to add benefits & perks over the coming years. We are developing a profit-sharing pay model for the right reliable crew that is able to help us maximize efficiency and minimize avoidable expenses/damages in the future. We are a young company (5 years) with owners involved in daily operations and fully invested in the success and happiness of our employees. There is a LOT of room for advancement and to grow with us--there is no ceiling for loyal team members who consistently add value to our company. We believe in reciprocity.