Forestry Ground Worker

Job Description

Salary: $18-22 dependent upon experience

Russell Tree Experts is currently hiring for our Forestry Ground Worker position. This position is excellent for an individual with a passion for the outdoors, work-related travel, and large scale project involvement.

A day in this position will have an employee traveling regularly to projects inside and outside of Ohio, maintaining worksite safety through spotting, flagging, and setting up a work zone, participating in daily job briefings, as well as manual felling, brush cleanup and other ground duties as assigned.

Candidates for this position should be enthusiastic and able to take direction and function as a member of a team.

Candidates should possess:

1-3 years of forestry/felling experience (required)

Driver’s License and clean driving record required - CDL privileges preferred

Attention to detail

Genuine interest in forestry

Excellent communication skills

Safety First Focus

Enjoy working as a team in varying weather conditions

Willingness to travel (required)

Able to begin working within 2-3 weeks of offer

What we offer: Competitive compensation based on experience. Comprehensive health insurance (we pay 100% of employee-only premiums!), SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a dollar for dollar company match, paid holidays, PTO, paid holidays, and continuing education days. All employee benefits are offered in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.

Russell Tree Experts was founded in 2005, is family-owned and based in Westerville, Ohio. We maintain a Drug-Free and tobacco-free workplace. Russell Tree Experts is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.