Arborist Groundcrew / Driver

Company Overview:
McKinney Brothers Tree Service is dedicated to safety, tree preservation, and environmentally conscious practices. We provide a safe, drug-free workplace with a lively, team-oriented atmosphere and opportunities for growth.

Work Environment Includes:

• Safe and drug-free work environment.
• Lively atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork.
• Growth opportunities.
• Tree preservation focus.
• Environmentally conscious practices.

Position Summary:
We have an immediate opening for an Arborist Groundscrew / Driver to support our crew in daily operations. This role is essential to keeping our job sites safe, efficient, and well-coordinated.

Requirements:

• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license (required), CDL preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Experience operating trucks hauling equipment trailers.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, year-round.
• Ability to hear and follow verbal instructions from a distance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely drive an F250 pickup truck with trailer and stump grinder.
• Operate stump grinder and feed brush into chipper.
• Carry, lay out, and stow materials, tools, and equipment at work sites.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris (25 lbs. or more).
• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area (raking, blowing, etc.).
• Operate hand saws, pole saws, pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chainsaws.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards around the work area.
• Maintain frequent voice communication with workers aloft.
• Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.

Schedule & Pay:

• Full-time, year-round in Dedham, MA.
• Monday–Friday.
• Competitive wages based on experience.

Benefits:

• On-the-job training.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• 1-3 weeks earned vacation.
• Annual bonus.

McKinney Brothers Tree Service is a family owned and operated company providing quality tree care for over 30 years. We take pride in the quality of service we provide to our customers and the positive work environment we create for our employees. Are you passionate about trees and looking to join a great company with an emphasis on safety, drug free workplace, personal development and state of the art equipment? We are looking for a motivated, career-oriented person dedicated to a higher standard of tree care to join our crew.