Groundworker

Are you looking for a career that allows you to be active and outside everyday? Would you rather stay fit on the job rather than at the gym? Do you feel accomplished when you can see the results of your work? Do you get a thrill working with chainsaws, chippers and large equipment? Does the idea of spending your day swinging in the trees sound like your idea of a good time?

Then consider a career in arboriculture by becoming a crew member for Altitude Arborist – Advanced Tree Care.

If you are new to the tree care world, you will start on the ground, and work with the rest of the team to keep work areas clear and safe, learn to operate a chipper, support climbers by helping them with their ropes and rigging and move up to working with chainsaws to buck logs and start to learn pruning techniques from the ground. If you have a passion and desire to learn, we will turn you into an expert in the industry with opportunities to learn proper pruning, removal and climbing techniques.

If you already have experience, we will reward you for your experience and help you take it to the next level and add to any certifications you already have. And if you’re really good on the job, there is opportunity to grow into leadership positions and advance your career.

Make no mistake, this is physically demanding work and you’ll be exhausted at the end of each day, but if you’re like us, this is EXACTLY how you like to spend your days—working hard, outdoors in a beautiful setting with a GREAT crew of teammates. We stay busy with tree work year round, so you don’t have to worry about finding winter work like you might with other outdoor jobs.

And most importantly, you’ll be a part of an extraordinary team of individuals voted the winner of the Broomfield Gold Award for the last five years in a row and an annual NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Pay depends on experience, with the top end of the range going to candidates with all our desired qualifications. We offer ample opportunity to increase your wage and grow professionally through in-house and outside training that we will pay for and pay you to complete!

Sound good? Reach out today to megan@altitudearborist.com or call 303-252-0818.

• Employer: Altitude Arborist – Advanced Tree Care
• Location: Broomfield, CO
• Status: Full Time
• Skill Level: Entry Level & Experienced
• Salary: $15-28 per hour, DOE (higher range of pay is for those with all or most of the desired qualifications)

• Working as a part of a team to create a safe work environment while maintaining a high level of production
• Carrying debris including sticks, limbs, and logs to staging areas for chipping, or stacking debris in burn piles
• Operating a chipper and other equipment to dispose of debris
• Using hand and power tools including, but not limited to: hand saws, pole saws, rakes, and blowers and chainsaws once you demonstrate proficiency in safe operation.
• Choosing and inspecting personal protective equipment
• Completing all duties in compliance with ANSI Z133.1, OSHA safety standards and ANSI A300 Pruning standards
• If applicable and appropriate, driving company vehicles and operating specialized equipment.
• This is a sampling of responsibilities. A complete job description will be provided during the hiring process.

• You will perform services for a wide variety of clients in diverse locations from private gardens and backyards, to public spaces throughout the north Denver-Metro area.
• The majority of work time is spent in the field operating machinery or hand tools, performing arboricultural services, clean-up, and being courteous to clients.
• A small portion of your time will be spent indoors to complete paperwork, and attend meetings and trainings.

• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, safety mindset, reliability, personal integrity, and desire to grow personally and professionally
• Valid driver’s license with a history of responsible driving
• Ability to speak and write in English
• Physical fitness and ability to work outside at all times in all weather conditions are required. Duty modifications may be made during specific seasons throughout the year.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

You must either have a current DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain one prior to employment. We also will run a Motor Vehicle Record on all applicants prior to employment.

• 2+ years experience in the tree care industry
• ISA Certified Arborist
• Experience with chainsaws, stump-grinders and chippers
• Experience with climbing and use of bucket truck
• Experience pruning and felling trees
• Mechanically inclined
• CDL

We will consider candidates with little to no experience if they have a strong desire to learn the trade. If you are motivated, there is room to grow and advance your career at Altitude Arborist.

• An incredible team of individuals who you will LOVE working with
• Competitive pay and paid training with pay increases based on completion of training
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Retirement Plan with 3% match
• Health Insurance with 50% of premium paid
• Dental and Vision insurance offerings
• Safety gear provided or bring your own approved equipment

We are family oriented, so we do not schedule work on weekends with rare exceptions.

We also do not rely on overtime and do our best to stick to a 40 hour maximum work week, with occasional exceptions.

Altitude Arborist is in Broomfield, Colorado and was founded in 2016. We have experienced growth each year since then. We pride ourselves on our knowledge of the industry, honesty, quality, hard work, excellent customer service and, above all, safety. We strive to be a top workplace in our area and have been voted as the best employer in Broomfield twice in the last five years!

We are elevating the tree care industry in the way we do business and in the way we treat our clients, our team, and our community. We value involvement in our industry and volunteer annually as a team at Saluting Branches, ProGreen and climbing competitions. Our co founder holds board positions in the following organizations: Tree Care Industry Association, Colorado Tree Care Sector Partnership, & Broomfield Workforce Council.

Our core values are:

• Community Focused
• Servant Heart
• Positive Attitude
• Safety Always
• Continuous Improvement

We value the following key traits: Accountability, Integrity, Forgiveness and Respect

Our Motto is: Quality Service, Rooted in Trust

Are you ready to develop your roots with a company that values you? If you are looking to kick-start a fulfilling, exciting, challenging – but rewarding career at a company that will support your personal and professional growth, please send a resume and cover letter to megan@altitudearborist.com. And if you don’t have a resume, don’t worry, just shoot us an email or call 303-252-0818.