Careers

At Gilbert’s Tree & Landscape we know that our employees are the foundation of a successful business. We offer a safety focused culture with competitive pay and benefits. From entry level positions to management roles, we are committed to providing our employee owners the training and resources needed for a fulfilling career.

Our operations are guided by a set of values: safety, integrity, excellence, teamwork, innovation, and family.

Safety is always our highest value. That focus is guided by our “Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper” pledge to keep both ourselves and others safe. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing our service is critical to utilities and their customers, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients. Finally, we are proud of our family-founded history and have worked to retain those family values in our culture since 1993.

Climber

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in tree care and trimming, bucket truck, roping and rigging with a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces
  • Prior experience in tree care, trimming, and technical removals are required
  • Must have own climbing gear
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • Tree care: 3 years (Required)
  • Driver’s License (Required)
  • Ability to Commute:
  • Colorado Springs, CO 80929 (Required)

Benefits

  • Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
  • Paid time off
  • Year round work

Responsibilities

  • Perform tree trimming and pruning to ensure the health and aesthetics of trees
  • Operate bucket trucks and rigging equipment for safe and efficient tree work
  • Collaborate with landscape and garden teams to enhance overall outdoor environment
  • Adhere to safety protocols while operating equipment and performing tree care tasks
 

Groundsman

We are seeking a skilled Arborist/tree trimmer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in tree care and trimming, bucket truck, roping and rigging with a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces.

## Responsibilities

– Perform tree trimming and pruning to ensure the health and aesthetics of trees

– Operate bucket trucks and rigging equipment for safe and efficient tree work

– Collaborate with landscape and garden teams to enhance overall outdoor environment

– Adhere to safety protocols while operating equipment and performing tree care tasks

## Requirements

– Prior experience in tree care, trimming, and technical removals are required

– Proficiency in bucket truck operation and rigging techniques is a plus

-Must have own climbing gear

– Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

– Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

– CDL preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Paid time off

Schedule:
• Year round work

Experience:
• Tree care: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:
• Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Colorado Springs, CO 80929 (Required)

Essential Functions of Groundworker 

  • Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees. Works from the ground using gasoline powered chainsaws.

  • Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush and debris and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper. Will gathers brush and carry to chipper area.  

  • Works around hazardous equipment.

  • Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.

  • Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.

  • May work on rough terrain.

  • Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.

  • Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.

  • Applies herbicides and growth regulators to stumps and brush.

  • Drives a truck with an attached brush chipper or other trailing unit such as trailer, etc.

  • Keeps work area picked up and orderly.

  • Carries and lays out tools and equipment at work site.

  • Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew lead.

  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements of Groundworker 

  • Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

  • Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.

  • Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.

  • Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.

  • Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.

  • Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.

  • Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.

  • Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.

  • Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

  • Maintain a herbicide applicator or operators certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.

  • Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.

Tree Trimmer

Minimum Requirements:

  • Has a minimum of 3 months experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews and/or has successfully completed applicable performance reviews.

  • Enforces on-the-job safety practices.

  • Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

  • Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.

  • Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.

  • Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.

  • Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.

  • Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.

  • Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.

  • Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.

  • Has a valid driver’s license (dependent on Division and utility/contract requirements) and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

  • Maintains a herbicide applicator or operators certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.

  • Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.

  • Must complete and pass a Climber Trainee Performance Review.

Diversity Statement

At Gilbert’s Tree & Landscape, we believe that diversity is our strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities for all of our employees. We want to create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

We believe that diversity makes our company stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Here are some specific steps that we are taking to promote diversity and inclusion at Gilbert’s Tree & Landscape:

  • We have a diversity and inclusion committee that is responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • We offer unconscious bias training to all of our employees.
  • We have a mentorship program that pairs new employees with experienced employees who can help them to navigate the workplace and succeed in their careers.
  • We have an employee resource group for women in trucking.
  • We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We believe that diversity is our strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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