Arborist Apprentice- Monster Tree Service of Greenville County

Greenville, South Carolina
Grounds Crew /
Full-Time /
On-site
If you are looking to be part of a team that is growing and positively changing the Tree Care Industry, while providing great career opportunities, we’d love to meet you!  Monster Tree Service of Greenville County has an opening for a Arborist Apprentice.  We're not just another Tree Service company - we're a team of professionals, built to serve, with a reputation for excellence in Arboriculture!

Responsibilities:

    • Works from the ground using handsaws, chainsaws, and poles saws. Drives trucks (pulling trailers), and operates loaders and other equipment, as assigned, such as log movers, chippers, stump grinders, etc.
    • Unloads, lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite
    • Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent communication with workers aloft
    • Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment
    • Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs to truck, trailers, and equipment to Crew Leader
    • Participates in weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings
    • Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Helps enforce job safety practices
    • Keeps work area clean and orderly
    • Performs related work as assigned
    • Interacts respectfully with all team members, clients, vendors, etc.

Qualifications:

    • Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation to & from work
    • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
    • Physical stamina and ability to lift 50 pounds at a minimum
    • Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
    • Prior experience operating and maintaining chippers, chainsaws, and all other equipment in a safe manner is preferred 

We believe in creating an inclusive work environment that truly cares for our employees. That's why we invest in training and mentoring to help our team become experts in the services we provide. We work 4 days x 10 hours (+/-) per week pending weather.  We offer competitive pay, paid time off & holiday pay, bonus program, 401K benefits, healthcare benefits, continuing education, year-round work, and the opportunity for growth within the company. 

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Monster Tree Service, not Monster Franchising SPE, LLC or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer