Arborist

Duties

• Safely and productively lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients
• Prepare for jobsite hazards and obstacles
• Create a plan and decide which equipment will be used to complete job
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Mentor crew members through the Bratt Tree Arborist Development Program
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, bucket trucks, aerial lifts and more

Skills

• Love of the outdoors
• Strong knowledge of tree care practices and techniques
• Proficient in all the equipment used to complete the tree service
• Experience operating bucket trucks for elevated work
• Familiarity with rigging techniques for safe branch and tree section removal
• Ability to identify common tree species and recognize signs of disease or damage
• Excellent physical fitness and stamina to climb trees and perform physically demanding tasks
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols

Benefits

We offer competitive pay based on experience and the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued.