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Dollar Tree

Store Manager Trainee

Hays, KS · On-site

$18 - $21.50/hr

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Store Manager in Training at Dollar Tree, you'll engage in on-the ... Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required * Must be able to lift up between 30 ...

Dollar Tree

Store Manager Trainee

Hays, KS

$18 - $21.50/hr

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Store Manager in Training at Dollar Tree, you'll engage in on-the ... Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required * Must be able to lift up between 30 ...

Dollar Tree

Store Manager Trainee

Topeka, KS · On-site

$18.25 - $22/hr

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Store Manager in Training at Dollar Tree, you'll engage in on-the ... Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required * Must be able to lift up between 30 ...

Dollar Tree

Merchandising Assistant Manager

Shawnee, KS · On-site

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you'll join our Store ... Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required Your Perks and Benefits: We offer a ...

Browns Tree Service LLC

Grapple Truck Operator

Topeka, KS · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Work around tree crews, skid steers, loaders, chainsaw operators, and other heavy equipment * Be prepared to work extended hours during storm-response deployments Requirements * Previous grapple ...

Browns Tree Service LLC

Ground Crew

Topeka, KS · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

All Major Holidays Paid Brown's Tree Service is hiring Ground Crew Members to join our tree crews. This is not a stand-around job. We're looking for dependable people who show up, work hard, work ...

Browns Tree Service LLC

Ground Crew

Topeka, KS · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

All Major Holidays Paid Brown's Tree Service is hiring Ground Crew Members to join our tree crews. This is not a stand-around job. We're looking for dependable people who show up, work hard, work ...

Browns Tree Service LLC

Ground Crew

Topeka, KS · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

All Major Holidays Paid Brown's Tree Service is hiring Ground Crew Members to join our tree crews. This is not a stand-around job. We're looking for dependable people who show up, work hard, work ...

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How much do tree work jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree work in Kansas is $22.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.22 and $25.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is tree work?

A Tree Work job involves maintaining, pruning, removing, and caring for trees to ensure their health and safety. Professionals in this field, known as arborists or tree workers, use specialized equipment to trim branches, remove hazardous trees, and handle emergency tree services. They may also provide tree planting, pest control, and disease management. This work is essential for maintaining landscapes, preventing property damage, and promoting tree health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in tree work?

To thrive in Tree Work, proficiency in climbing, chainsaw operation, and a strong understanding of arboriculture practices are essential, often supported by a high school diploma and relevant safety certifications such as OSHA or ISA Arborist Certification. Workers use technical tools such as harnesses, ropes, rigging equipment, wood chippers, and may operate aerial lifts. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help individuals work safely and efficiently in teams and interact with clients. These skills are crucial to ensure safety, quality workmanship, and client satisfaction while performing physically demanding and potentially hazardous tasks.

What are typical work conditions like for tree work?

Tree work professionals often work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions, which can include heat, cold, rain, or wind. The job involves climbing trees or working at heights, operating heavy equipment, and handling physically demanding tasks such as cutting, hauling, and chipping wood. Teamwork is vital, as safety protocols require coordination and communication with other crew members, while some projects may also involve directly interacting with customers. Daily responsibilities may range from tree removal and pruning to storm cleanup or plant health care. The dynamic environment means adaptability and a focus on safety are key to success and well-being in the role.

How do I get into tree work?

To get into tree work, you typically need to gain experience through entry-level positions or apprenticeships, develop skills in climbing and equipment use, and obtain relevant certifications such as OSHA safety training or arborist credentials. Starting with a strong understanding of safety procedures and physical fitness is essential for success in this field.

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Infographic showing various Tree Work job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 7% Temporary, 4% Contract, 4% Nights, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,029 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Groundperson - Union

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Independence, KS • On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Asplundh Tree Expert rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 246 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 19 rated forestry and logging companies

Job description

Description
Job Title: Groundperson
**We are hiring Entry-level and Skilled Groundperson** On-the-job training is provided. The perfect opportunity to build a career in the Line Clearance industry. If you enjoy the great outdoors, this position is tailor-made for you.
Our team is on the lookout for bold individuals who love to work in all-weather elements. Wind, rain, sunshine, or snow - we tackle them all! If you want to experience the world from a tree's perspective, this is the job for you. Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.
Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!
Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Diversification over the years has opened up vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.
A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Job Type:
  • Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay:
  • Competitive, Hourly
Benefits:
  • Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
  • Drag, gather, and feed brush into a woodchipper.
  • Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Entry-level position, no experience required.
  • Previous experience a plus.
Pre-Screen:
  • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
  • Driver's License Preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off the truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
Safety:
Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate & handle confrontations professionally.
  • Works around hazardous equipment.
  • Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and woodchippers, with hearing protection.
  • Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting, or stinging insects, dust, etc.
  • Works on unlevel ground.
  • Works around falling limbs with protection.
About Us:
As a full-service utility contractor Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides and emergency storm work and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent company of Asplundh Infrastructure Group whose subsidiaries provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution, and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Important Information for Applicants:
  • Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
  • If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
  • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
  • Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
  • We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
  • Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.

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