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    Summary:

    1. Grapple Truck Driver - Life's Tree Doctor

    2. Certified Arborist Sales Representative - Arbor Equity

    3. Urban & Community Forestry Specialist - Georgia Forestry Commission

    4. Tree Climber - Acorn Tree Care

    5. Utility Arborist - Southern Company












    • Life's Tree Doctor
    • Grapple Truck Driver

    • Job description:
    • Driving one of two grapple trucks to and from work sites and dump sites each day
    • Operating knuckle boom grapple on CDL grapple truck to pick up logs and debris from residential and commercial customers' locations as scheduled
    • Knowing how to safely handle, operate and maintain chainsaws and other tree care equipment
    • Cleaning and maintaining whichever truck he/she may drive and operate
    • Clearing work sites of all debris, including raking debris, picking up small sticks and branches, blowing off driveways and lawns, etc.
    • Working safely and efficiently, meeting the set production schedule each day
    • Meeting the physical demands of the job (extensive sitting, bending, lifting/carrying 35 – 80 pounds, work in outdoor weather conditions, etc.)

    • Qualifications:
    • At least 1 year Tree industry experience
    • Valid CDL
    • Clean MVR
    • Ability to proficiently operate knuckle boom grapple
    • Attentiveness to details
    • Work well with others
    • Valid SSN or TIN
    • Reliable transportation
    • Ability to pass pre-employment drug and background check

    Responsibilities:
    • Driving one of two grapple trucks to and from work sites and dump sites each day
    • Operating knuckle boom grapple on CDL grapple truck to pick up logs and debris from residential and commercial customers' locations as scheduled


    • Salary: $28 - $35 per hour, based on experience



    • Contact Kelly for more information.




















    • Arbor Equity

    • Certified Arborist Sales Representative

    • We are looking for an ISA certified arborist to fill a sales position. Our office is located in Greensboro, GA and we service the east side of Atlanta towards Augusta and surrounding areas.

      We pride ourselves on specializing in tree preservation. Applicants should be certified and have general knowledge in treecare and the industry. In addition sales experience is a plus but not required. Individuals should have good communication skills and time management.

      Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: going on appointments with clients, producing and sending proposals to clients, following up on proposals and approvals, giving direction to crews performing work for your clients daily, reviewing work after jobs are completed, signing off on completed work for billing, attending networking and related training events, seeking new clients or areas for company growth etc.

      The position is paid on draw against commission. A company vehicle, cell phone, computer and uniforms are provided. Benefits include: paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401k match, Medical benefits including vision and dental.

      Job Type: Full-time

      Salary: $46,879.19 - $56,456.66 per year

      Benefits:

      • 401(k) matching
      • Company car
      • Dental insurance
      • Health insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Vision insurance

      Compensation package:

      • Commission pay

      Schedule:

      • Monday to Friday

      License/Certification:

      • Driver's License (Required)
      Apply to Dan Bauer.




















    • Georgia Forestry Commission

      Urban and Community Forestry Specialist

      Annual Pay:       $60,067.00/yr

      • Examples of duties:

    1. Assist communities in 43 counties in southeast and coastal Georgia area with community forest technical assistance and forest protection planning.
          a.     tree plantings and tree giveaway projects
    b.     tree ordinance development/revision
    c.     training municipal tree-care workers
    d.     Tree City USA certification, recertification and expansion of community involvement including tree board development
    e.     tree risk assessments
    f.      storm mitigation planning and post-storm evaluations

    g.     land use planning to minimize the impacts of development

    1. Develop working relationships with partner organizations including the Georgia Tree Council, tree advocacy groups, Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliates, UGA Extension, government agencies, and educational institutions
    2. Provide information and guidance on tree care, insect and disease problems and solutions for urban tree management issues
    3. Develop professional relationships with policy makers at state and local level and educate policy makers on critical issues relative to forestry in the state
    4. Perform outreach and public relations activities including educational presentations, TV and radio appearances, development of professional training programs, and articles for local print
    5. Participate in Urban Forest Strike Team trainings and deployments

        Minimum qualifications: 


        Completion of an undergraduate major in forestry at an accredited four-year college or university with 1-year of relevant Urban and Community Forestry work experience


        OR


        completion of an undergraduate degree in a related major at an accredited four-year college or university with 3-years or more of relevant work experience in Urban and Community Forestry


        OR


        extensive work experience (8+ years) in Urban and Community Forestry in lieu of an undergraduate degree; proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; excellent customer service and communication skills; experience speaking to small and large audiences about a variety of natural resources issues

         

        Preferred qualifications: 

        A stand-alone degree with an urban forestry major, or an emphasis area in urban forestry within a forest management degree.  ISA Certified Arborist. A minimum of one-year experience providing assistance to communities/community groups/non-profits involved in urban forestry and urban interface issues. Experience organizing planting or other community events and workshops.

        Application Deadline: September 31, 2023

        Location: SE Georgia

        Position #: 00056981

         *A Georgia State Employment Application must be submitted for the position here.







        Acorn Tree Care

        Tree Climber 

        Tree Climber wanted for established / growing tree service in Cumming, Ga. We are looking to hire immediately, have consistent work. 

        Valid driver's license, must be motivated, a team player, and have experience in the tree service industry! 

        Job duties include: 

        • *professional tree climber, 2+ years of experience 
        • experience in all aspects of tree removal, spike-less pruning, crane removal, aerial lift, operating a chainsaw 
        • ropes and rigging knowledge and skills
        • tree equipment operation: chipper, bobcat, mini-loader, etc 
        • proper use of provided PPE (personal protection equipment) 
        • knowledge in removing/pruning trees in accordance to the ISA standards 
        • work starts at 7:00 am, punctuality required, Monday-Friday, Saturdays as needed.
        • Reliable transportation required, we meet at our shop each morning in Cumming and dispatch from there 
        • must pass a drug test 

        CDL is a big plus. DOT medical card required. Pay rate based on skills, level of commitment, and reliability. Eligibility for holiday and vacation pay after 1 year of employment 

        *note* All applicants are required to submit a valid driver's license prior to being interviewed 

        We operate with a high level of professionalism, state of the art equipment, superb customer service, and skilled tradesman. 

        Please email information to acorntreecare@comcast.net, call or text 770-597-6420 

        Work for the best! Safe work environment, State of the art equipment, work with the elite team at Acorn Tree Care!






        Southern Company

        Utility Arborist

        Job Summary

        The position supports the integrated vegetation management activities at GPC Generation facilities across the GPC service area.

        This includes the vegetation management activities at Plants Bowen, Hammond, Wansley, Yates, McIntosh, McManus, Grumman Road, Boulevard CT, and Wilson. The area is a statewide territory with plans to expand services at other GPC Generation facilities over time.

        The office location for the position is not fixed but, currently, the work taking place is in Northwest and Coastal Regions). The successful candidate must live within a reasonably commutable distance to the work management areas. Day travel and occasional overnight travel within the state may be required. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

        Job Duties

        • Implementation and management of an integrated vegetation management (IVM) plan across the assigned territory

        • Perform on-going quality control inspections of completed work as well as work in progress to ensure compliance with contract specifications

        • Manage an annual IVM budget to complete the scheduled work plan

        • Manage contractor resource levels to complete funded work plan

        • Manage and coordinate the daily work-plans of multiple contractor resources to ensure work practices are performed safely, productively, and within schedule

        • Establish and maintain relationships with various federal, state, municipal, and local government agencies and departments related to vegetation management.

        • Represent GPC to various organizations such as local tree boards, neighborhood associations, professional organizations, company or industry committees, etc.

        • Effectively communicate vegetation maintenance objectives and practices to both internal and external customers

        • Ensure all compliance and regulatory obligations are met

        • Ensure compliance with requirements of FAC-003-4 always

        • Work outside normal business hours in support of emergency restoration efforts is expected

        • Ensure vegetation management contractors follow proper plant notification and safety procedures

        • Keep informed of specific plant compliance requirements and pesticide restrictions

        • Update plant managers and financial specialists of vegetation management budgets and projected spend forecasts

        For job requirements, to learn more and apply, click HERE.












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