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SENIOR GROUND MAN -- TREE REMOVAL/SERVICES GROUND CREW

BRANCHING OUT TREE EXPERTS, LLC

Lexington, SC 29072 • $22.00 to $28.00 / hr • 8/28/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

SENIOR GROUND MAN TREE REMOVAL/SERVICES GROUND CREW

Role/Purpose

Senior Ground Man serves as a lead ground technician, supporting climbers and helping guide less experienced crew members while maintaining high safety and productivity standards.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead brush and cleanup operations
  • Operate chipper as primary ground operator
  • Assist with rigging operations and load control
  • Direct ground crew movements during cutting operations
  • Train and mentor entry-level ground men
  • Assist with traffic control setup and teardown
Safety Expectations

  • Enforce PPE compliance on the ground
  • Monitor drop zones and communicate with climbers
  • Identify hazards and correct unsafe behavior

Equipment Authorization

  • Chainsaws (ground use)
  • Chipper (lead operator)
  • Rigging equipment (support role)
  • Vehicle Driver
  • Equipment Operator

Professional Standards

  • Set example for new hires
  • Strong communication and situational awareness
  • Accountability for ground crew performance

Apply Here;
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Advancement Path

Promotion to Climber / Arborist upon skill demonstration, training completion, and leadership readiness.