Job Title: Entry-Level Tree Care Groundsman / Arborist Apprentice
Company: Patriot Tree Company
Location: Louisville, CO and surrounding area
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $24/HR
About Us
At Patriot Tree Company, we take pride in delivering top-tier tree care, hazard removals, and property maintenance across our local community. We operate on hard work, safety, integrity, and strong team culture. We are looking for dependable, physically fit individuals to join our crew as Entry-Level Groundsmen. No previous tree care experience required—we will train the right person from the ground up!
What You’ll Do
As a Groundsman, you are the backbone of our daily operations. You will support our crew leaders and climbing arborists on the ground to ensure job sites run safely, efficiently, and cleanly.
Site Setup & Safety: Set up cones, signs, and safety zones around work areas.
Material Handling: Drag brush, feed branches into the wood chipper, and haul logs/stumps.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain chainsaws, leaf blowers, rakes, ropes, and rigging gear after proper training.
Climber Support: Send tools, ropes, and gear up to climbing arborists as needed.
Site Cleanup: Rake lawns, sweep driveways, and leave every property cleaner than you found it.
Driver Duties: Assist with driving trucks and hauling equipment trailers to job sites
What We’re Looking For
Work Ethic: Strong physical stamina and a willingness to work hard outdoors in various weather conditions.
Team Player: Positive attitude, active listener, and eager to learn the arborist trade.
Safety First: Ability to strictly follow safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
Reliability: Punctual and dependable daily transportation to our shop.
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid Driver’s License (Clean driving record preferred).
Ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently throughout the day.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: Weekly pay with performance-based raise opportunities.
On-the-Job Training: Learn chainsaw safety, tree identification, knot tying, and rigging fundamentals.
Career Growth: Clear path to advance into a Climbing Arborist or Crew Leader position. We also have an apprenticeship program where you can get schooling to learn to be an arborist.
Equipment Provided: All core safety gear (helmet, eye/ear protection, chaps) and company gear supplied.
Benefits: [Paid Time Off / Health Benefits / Paid Holidays / Overtime Potential]
How to Apply:
Ready to work outdoors and build a career with Patriot Tree Company?
shoot us an email with a copy of your resume and a little bit about yourself
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