Drag Race Crew Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Build a career-not just a paycheck.
Enjoy hands-on outdoor work and a clear path for advancement at Carr's Tree Service. Grow with a company that values hard work, safety, and teamwork.

Whether you're just starting your career or have experience in tree care, equipment operation, or related fields, we'd like to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities of a Crew:

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Participate in daily job briefings and safety meetings.
• Identify and communicate potential job site hazards to crew leadership.

Tree Care Operations

• Tree pruning, trimming, and removal operations.
• Ground operations including brush chipping, brush mowing, chainsaw work, and site cleanup.
• Stump grinding and debris removal.
• Emergency tree services such as storm damage response.

Climbing & Rigging Support

• Assist climbers and arborists with rigging systems and aerial operations.
• Staging of equipment and materials for safe and efficient tree work.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Safely operate tools and equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, wood chippers, and brush mowers (based on training and experience).
• Inspect equipment daily and report mechanical or safety concerns to crew leadership.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean, working condition.

Customer & Public Interaction

• Interact professionally with property owners, municipal officials, and the public.
• Follow direction from crew leadership when working on customer or municipal properties.
• Represent Carr's Tree Service with professionalism and respect at all times.

Teamwork & Development

• Work cooperatively with crew members and leadership to complete jobs efficiently.
• Willingly learn new skills and accept coaching and feedback.
• Contribute to a positive, productive team environment.

Who we are:

At Carr's Tree Service, our mission is to provide safe and reliable tree services to our utility, residential, and government clients by combining teamwork, professional arboricultural practices, and an excellent customer experience at competitive prices. We strive to be the premier tree service company in the upper Midwest with unmatched values and ethics.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Path to Advancement Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

Crew Member Qualifications:

Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (as determined by insurance).
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with the team in English.
• Reliable, safety-oriented, and able to work well within a team.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and work in all weather conditions.

Desired

• CDL Class A license.
• MN Pesticide Spray License Class A-J.
• EHAP (line voltage recognition) training.
• ISA Certification or ability to obtain.
• Degree in Forestry or a related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, and drag up to 80 lbs.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet.
• Work near or under energized power lines.
• Perform physically demanding tasks in temperatures ranging from 90°F to -25°F.
• Work in adverse weather conditions and environments.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with DOT, OSHA, ANSI, and manufacturer regulations.

Carr's Tree Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. Carr's Tree Service does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.