Providing comprehensive tree care services including trimming, removal, and emergency response.
Operate chainsaw, chip brush, service equipment, and perform ground crew tasks.
12 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Germantown, WI
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 service
noise protection
brush harvesting
chainsaw operation
fall protection
hazard safety
Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and wood chippers, with hearing protection.
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper.
Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
Works around falling limbs with protection.
Works around hazardous equipment.
Requirements
union membership
high school
physical demands
drug screening
driver license
experience
Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
OCCASSIONAL(up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.
Previous experience a plus.
Driver's License Preferred, but not required
FREQUENT(up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
no visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
Security clearance
pre-employment drug screen required.
background check required.
motor vehicle record (mvr) check may be 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.