- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
Lubbers & Sons Tree Care in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking either a climber or a ground worker (with ongoing training available in either case). We are a small company, so our top priority is finding the right fit candidate who will truly enjoy working with us and vice versa! In this role you will be an essential part of our team, representing our company directly to our clients. The quality of your work and your professionalism is what our clients will think of when they think of our company.
This is why we must find the right person for this role who embodies our values-- safety, dedication to excellence, teamwork, and genuine curiosity which fuels both enjoyment of the job and ongoing learning.
Do you want to gain mastery of a skilled trade, with exposure to a wide variety of tree-related puzzles and scenarios on a daily basis? Are you a certified arborist or interested in becoming one? Would you like to see how far your hard work and dedication can take you as you advance with us and help us grow our young company from the ground up? We can provide all this (and more), in a small close-knit environment where you will truly matter and have a chance to make a real impact on our business and the community. Our company provides a safety-first environment with ongoing education and advancement opportunities, always open to employee input and innovation. Join our little company - and let’s succeed together!
COMPENSATION
We offer competitive pay ($21-$30+/hr depending on experience), as well as:
A culture of safety at all times and a professional workplace where your voice matters
Advancement opportunities, tailored to your interests and desires as we grow, no ceiling for hard working team members who help us grow
Paid time off, performance based bonuses
Company provided shirts, PPE, climbing gear, and equipment
Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources
Note we do not currently offer health insurance or other formal benefits, although we aim to keep adding benefits as we grow over the coming years. We are also developing a profit-sharing pay model for the right reliable crew that is able to help us maximize efficiency and minimize avoidable expenses (damaged equipment, etc) in the future. We are a young company (5 years) with owners involved in daily operations and fully invested in the success and happiness of our employees. There is a LOT of room for advancement and to grow with us--there is no ceiling for loyal team members who consistently add value to our company. We believe in reciprocity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of our tree crew, your duties will include:
Performing ground work (rigging, assisting the climber, debris removal, chipping, etc), including on crane-assisted tree-removal in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the owners of the company. Note that all crew members are expected to pitch in on the ground, regardless of specific job title, and all ground workers can have the opportunity to learn to climb if desired.
Climbing (if you already have climbing experience) trees which are at your safe working skill level (with training and assistance always available at all levels). All pruning is done without the use of spikes, all climbers are expected to utilize both DRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing techniques.
Interpreting work orders and tracking your own hours within an app our crew uses to stay organized.
Safely driving company vehicles, driving and backing up with trailers attached, safe operation of mini skid-steer and chipper.
Safely performing and always continuing to learn in all aspects of arboriculture, including:
Tree identification
Pruning
Removals
Cabling and bracing
Root collar excavations, root pruning
Tree planting
Tree health care treatments (after specific training)
Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment per our daily and weekly maintenance checklists
Carrying out other tasks as assigned by the owners of the company
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this role you must meet the following qualifications:
Valid driver’s license and clean MVR (CDL not required but it is welcome), ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle and experience towing/backing up trailers.
At least two years working on a professional tree crew
Ability to work outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
Ability to learn, understand, and follow to all industry standards and safety rules, as well as company policies and safety expectations. Willingness to ask questions and speak up when you need assistance or training.
Ability to represent our company to clients and the public in a professional manner.
Desire to do your highest quality work and grow with us.
APPLY HERE: https://www.lubbersandsons.com/careers OR contact us directly!
lubbersandsons@gmail.com (919) 418-7094
This is why we must find the right person for this role who embodies our values-- safety, dedication to excellence, teamwork, and genuine curiosity which fuels both enjoyment of the job and ongoing learning.
Do you want to gain mastery of a skilled trade, with exposure to a wide variety of tree-related puzzles and scenarios on a daily basis? Are you a certified arborist or interested in becoming one? Would you like to see how far your hard work and dedication can take you as you advance with us and help us grow our young company from the ground up? We can provide all this (and more), in a small close-knit environment where you will truly matter and have a chance to make a real impact on our business and the community. Our company provides a safety-first environment with ongoing education and advancement opportunities, always open to employee input and innovation. Join our little company - and let’s succeed together!
COMPENSATION
We offer competitive pay ($21-$30+/hr depending on experience), as well as:
A culture of safety at all times and a professional workplace where your voice matters
Advancement opportunities, tailored to your interests and desires as we grow, no ceiling for hard working team members who help us grow
Paid time off, performance based bonuses
Company provided shirts, PPE, climbing gear, and equipment
Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources
Note we do not currently offer health insurance or other formal benefits, although we aim to keep adding benefits as we grow over the coming years. We are also developing a profit-sharing pay model for the right reliable crew that is able to help us maximize efficiency and minimize avoidable expenses (damaged equipment, etc) in the future. We are a young company (5 years) with owners involved in daily operations and fully invested in the success and happiness of our employees. There is a LOT of room for advancement and to grow with us--there is no ceiling for loyal team members who consistently add value to our company. We believe in reciprocity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of our tree crew, your duties will include:
Performing ground work (rigging, assisting the climber, debris removal, chipping, etc), including on crane-assisted tree-removal in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the owners of the company. Note that all crew members are expected to pitch in on the ground, regardless of specific job title, and all ground workers can have the opportunity to learn to climb if desired.
Climbing (if you already have climbing experience) trees which are at your safe working skill level (with training and assistance always available at all levels). All pruning is done without the use of spikes, all climbers are expected to utilize both DRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing techniques.
Interpreting work orders and tracking your own hours within an app our crew uses to stay organized.
Safely driving company vehicles, driving and backing up with trailers attached, safe operation of mini skid-steer and chipper.
Safely performing and always continuing to learn in all aspects of arboriculture, including:
Tree identification
Pruning
Removals
Cabling and bracing
Root collar excavations, root pruning
Tree planting
Tree health care treatments (after specific training)
Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment per our daily and weekly maintenance checklists
Carrying out other tasks as assigned by the owners of the company
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this role you must meet the following qualifications:
Valid driver’s license and clean MVR (CDL not required but it is welcome), ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle and experience towing/backing up trailers.
At least two years working on a professional tree crew
Ability to work outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
Ability to learn, understand, and follow to all industry standards and safety rules, as well as company policies and safety expectations. Willingness to ask questions and speak up when you need assistance or training.
Ability to represent our company to clients and the public in a professional manner.
Desire to do your highest quality work and grow with us.
APPLY HERE: https://www.lubbersandsons.com/careers OR contact us directly!
lubbersandsons@gmail.com (919) 418-7094
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