Providing comprehensive tree care services including trimming, removal, and emergency response.
Operate and maintain equipment for tree and brush removal, ensuring safety.
14 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Owensboro, KY
Field
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Utility Line Clearance
Emergency Storm Response
Right of Way Vegetation Management
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Energy
Electric Co-ops
Municipal-owned utilities
Municipalities
Transmission line clearance
Distribution line clearance
Right-of-way vegetation management
Role
Description
equipment operation
safety management
herbicide application
client coordination
work planning
training
Responsible for quality and quantity of production.
Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property.
Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers.
Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, gas drills and other equipment with proper hearing protection.
Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
Uses hand-tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners and other equipment as required.
Ensures the overall safety, quality and production requirements of the crew are met.
Performs all aspects of labor as necessary to keep crew operation flowing.
Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around work area.
Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.
Works near energized parts or equipment.
Trains new personnel.
Requirements
driver license
high school
transportation
electrical hazards
manual dexterity
physical lifting
Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
Familiar with electrical hazards.
Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off truck, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.
RARE(less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs.
All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Work in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Possesses working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species.
Driver License Required.
FREQUENT(up to 66%): walking, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
no work authorization sponsorship is provided for this position.
Security clearance
pre‑employment drug screening, background check, and mvr check are required.
Company
Overview
Founded with a passion for tree care and environmental stewardship, Nelson Tree Service has grown into a trusted leader in the industry.
Specializing in tree trimming, removal, and emergency services, the company has served a wide array of sectors, from residential homes to large-scale commercial and government contracts.
With decades of experience, Nelson Tree Service has built a reputation for reliability, safety, and quality workmanship.
The company operates with cutting-edge equipment and a skilled team, ensuring each project, from routine maintenance to complex removals, is handled efficiently.
Notable for their commitment to responsive, 24/7 emergency services, Nelson Tree Service is a go-to provider for urgent situations.
With a strong presence across various regions, Nelson Tree Service serves both urban landscapes and rural areas, meeting diverse needs.
Culture + Values
Top Rated
Vegetation Management Specialists
Recognized as the most well-trained vegetation management specialists in the United States.