Join us as a professional tree climber and foreman where you will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of tree work, including pruning and removals. You will be responsible for operating heavy equipment, hand tools, and power equipment such as bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws.
* You will repair, sharpen, and maintain equipment and tools
* Perform basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles
* Lead a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects
* E nsure all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected and prepared with fuel and fluids
* Perform job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE
* Complete tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services offered, and performing pre- and post-job walk-throughs
* Communicate verbally and visually with all members of the crew
* Assist in debris cleanup at job completion
As an Arborist Crew Leader, your responsibilities will include:
* Motivating and guiding team in a positive manner and ensuring daily production goals are met
* Operating equipment including but not limited to hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, pruning saws, chain saws, stump grinders, bucket trucks, claw trucks, chippers and aerial lifts
* Maintain and repair small tools and equipment such as blowers, chainsaws and chippers
* Ensure all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected, cleaned and prepared with fuel and fluids
* Review work to be performed with customers, complete paperwork, conduct post-job customer walkthroughs, and collect payments upon completion of work
* Conduct job briefings and assign tasks to crew members, along with work zone set-up
* Communicate and reinforce industry safety standards and company policies while utilizing safety PPE
* Supervise tree crew while performing tree pruning and removals and assist in debris cleanup
* Perform supplemental support (cabling and bracing) techniques
* Complete OSHA and AMTL accident reports and incident reports when necessary
Requirements:
* You must be a team player with a positive attitude, able to advise, train and motivate team members
* Must have a valid driver's license and possess a class C driver's license
* CDL class A or class B License with airbrake endorsement is preferred, but not required
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Minimum of 3-5 years climbing experience and/or 5 years documented foreman experience
* Advanced knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques, along with skilled cabling and bracing techniques, and knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging
* Experience with technical rigging for use in trimming and large removals
* Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions
* Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50lbs on a regular basis, along with the ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet
* Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred
Benefits:
* Medical Plan effective 60 days following start date
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company Match up to 4%/2%)
* Short Term Disability
* Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
* $25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
* Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)
* Six (6) Paid Holidays
* Professional certification and registration renewals
We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and strive to create a culture that celebrates differences in our teams. Join us today and become part of our dynamic team!