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Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Groundperson - Union

Holton, KS · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

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 ...

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-job training to learn how to manage the profitable operations of your assigned store by maintaining a ...

Dollar Tree

District Manager in Training

Manhattan, KS · On-site

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a District Manager in Training at Dollar Tree, you'll engage in on-the-job training to learn how to oversee the operations of multiple stores in partnership with Store ...

Dollar Tree

Store Manager Trainee

Overland Park, KS

$19.25 - $23/hr

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Store Manager in Training at Dollar Tree, you'll engage in on-the-job training to learn how to manage the profitable operations of your assigned store by maintaining a ...

Dollar Tree

Store Manager Trainee

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$19.25 - $23/hr

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Store Manager in Training at Dollar Tree, you'll engage in on-the-job training to learn how to manage the profitable operations of your assigned store by maintaining a ...

Landscape Consultants

Tree Nursery Assistant

Salina, KS · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

We are seeking a motivated and dependable seasonal Nursery Assistant to join our busy tree farm and nursery operation. This position is responsible for supporting daily nursery operations through ...

Landscape Consultants

Tree Nursery Assistant

Salina, KS · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

We are seeking a motivated and dependable seasonal Nursery Assistant to join our busy tree farm and nursery operation. This position is responsible for supporting daily nursery operations through ...

Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc

Production Arborist

Wichita, KS · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

We've built one of the most respected lawn and tree care companies in the Midwest -- and serve customers across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We're on a mission to raise the bar for our ...

Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc

Production Arborist

Wichita, KS · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

We've built one of the most respected lawn and tree care companies in the Midwest - and serve customers across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We're on a mission to raise the bar for our ...

Ryan Lawn & Tree, Inc.

Production Arborist

Wichita, KS · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

We've built one of the most respected lawn and tree care companies in the Midwest - and serve customers across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We're on a mission to raise the bar for our ...

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How much do tree jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree in Kansas is $26.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tree vs Arborist?

AspectTreeArborist
CredentialsMay include basic horticulture or forestry certificationsTypically requires ISA Certified Arborist credential
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, in parks, forests, urban areasOutdoor, specialized in tree care and maintenance
Industry UsageGeneral term for woody plants and forestrySpecific profession focused on tree health and safety
Common Search IntentGeneral info about treesTree care, pruning, removal, and health assessment

While "Tree" refers broadly to woody plants and the general concept of trees, an "Arborist" is a trained professional specializing in tree care, health, and safety. Arborists often hold certifications and perform specific tasks like pruning, diagnosing diseases, and safely removing trees. Understanding this difference helps in finding the right services or career information related to tree management.

What jobs work with trees?

Jobs that work with trees include arborists, foresters, landscape architects, and tree surgeons. These roles involve planting, maintaining, and removing trees, often requiring knowledge of horticulture, safety procedures, and sometimes certifications such as ISA certification for arborists.

How do I get into tree work?

To get into tree work, start by gaining physical fitness and learning about tree biology and safety procedures. Obtain relevant certifications such as OSHA safety training and climber certifications, and consider gaining experience through apprenticeships or entry-level positions with tree service companies.

What is a tree?

Tree jobs refer to occupations that involve the care, maintenance, and management of trees. This can include roles such as arborists, tree climbers, tree trimmers, and tree removal specialists. Professionals in these jobs may assess tree health, prune branches, remove hazardous trees, or plant new ones. Their work is essential for maintaining healthy urban forests, ensuring public safety, and preserving the environment.
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Infographic showing various Tree job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,113 per year, or $26 per hour.

Groundperson - Union

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Holton, KS • On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Asplundh Tree Expert rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 243 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.
Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
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.
Please note:
  • All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
  • Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

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