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Chainsaw Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Arbor Groundsman

Martinez, CA

$19.50 - $25.25/hr

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability ...

Arbor Groundsman

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $28.50/hr

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability ...

Arbor Groundsman

Sterling, VA · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability ...

Arbor Groundsman

Sacramento, CA

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability ...

Arbor Groundsman

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$19 - $26.50/hr

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability ...

Arbor Groundsman

Martinez, CA · On-site

$19 - $26.50/hr

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability ...

Arbor Groundsman

Livermore, CA

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability ...

Arbor Groundsman

Sterling, VA · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability ...

Arbor Groundsman

Livermore, CA · On-site

$19 - $26.50/hr

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months * TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability ...

Forklift Operator - Concord, NC

Concord, NC · On-site

$18.50 - $21.50/hr

Running a forklift daily, manually pulling orders, operating a chainsaw, and loading trucks daily. * Be coachable and willing to seek input from management and team. * Be committed to customer ...

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How much do chainsaw operator jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for chainsaw operator in the United States is $20.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Chainsaw Operator job?

A Chainsaw Operator is responsible for cutting, trimming, and shaping trees or logs using a chainsaw. They work in forestry, landscaping, construction, and disaster relief, ensuring precise cuts while following safety protocols. The role requires knowledge of chainsaw maintenance, proper cutting techniques, and protective equipment usage. Operators must also assess work sites for hazards and follow environmental regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Chainsaw Operator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chainsaw Operator, you need proficiency in handling chainsaws and other cutting equipment, a solid understanding of safety protocols, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Certifications such as OSHA safety training, CPR/first aid, and specialized chainsaw operation courses are commonly required for this role. Strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work independently or within a team are valuable soft skills. These qualifications and skills are critical to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate cutting operations in potentially hazardous environments.

What are the typical work conditions and safety precautions for a Chainsaw Operator?

Chainsaw Operators often work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, or rain, and may be required to operate on uneven or challenging terrain. Safety precautions are paramount and include wearing personal protective equipment, such as helmets, eye and ear protection, heavy-duty gloves, and chainsaw chaps. Operators must follow strict safety guidelines to minimize risks related to falling branches, kickback, and equipment malfunction. Collaboration with team members like ground workers or supervisors is common to ensure clear communication and coordination during cutting operations. Adhering to these safety measures not only protects the operator but also creates a safer work environment for everyone involved.
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Infographic showing various Chainsaw Operator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $41,738 per year, or $20.1 per hour.
Arbor Groundsman

$19.50 - $25.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Jensen Landscape Services | Monarch Tree Services

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.
Summary:
  • Responsible for the safe and successful completion of all arbor ground labor tasks
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform arbor ground labor tasks as instructed by Arbor Crew Lead
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively work independently while on sit for extended periods of time
  • Safe operation of shredding and chipping equipment, including the feeding of brush and limbs into machines
  • Safe operation of arbor equipment, including but not limited to: loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, chainsaws, pole pruners, backpack blowers, and hand tools
  • Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers
  • Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment
  • Collect debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes, or other tools
  • Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, suchas tree stumps and fallen trees and limbs
  • Load debris and refuse into trucks
  • Shows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations; adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This position has no full- time supervisory responsibilities
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Climb and prune various tree types above heights of 15 feet when primary tree climber is unavailable or unable to do so
  • Perform proper cabling and bracing functions
  • Perform specialized pruning and takedowns
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
  • At least six months of professional tree work experience Language Skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with crew lead and other crew members
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
  • Ability to verbally understand and communicate in English is strongly preferred
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
Mathematical Skills
  • None
Reasoning Ability
  • Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks
  • Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
  • Valid driver license issued by the state where employed is strongly preferred
  • Current CPR & First Aid certification or have ability to obtain within 3 months
  • Current aerial rescue certification or have ability to obtain within 3 months
  • TCIA certified chipper operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months
  • TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months
  • TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months
  • TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Basic tree care principals, pruning techniques, tree ID and disease ID
  • Aerial rescue; safe work practices; proper PPE; hazard recognition; DigAlert procedures and tree removal techniques; basic knots and rope operation for rigging; emergency tree rescue procedures
  • Excellent internal and external customer service skills, ensuring clients needs are met in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy, efficiency, and professionalism
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
  • Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
  • Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
  • Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
  • Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
  • Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Frequently exposed to loud noise levels

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

  • The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
  • Company Provided Life/AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • 3 Days Paid Bereavement
  • 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
  • Employee Equity Program
  • Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
  • Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
  • On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
  • Referral Bonuses Programs
  • Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
  • Education Assistance
  • Best-in-Class Learning Management System
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $19.00 -$26.50


Jensen Landscape is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Jensen Landscape is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.