Tree Climber

About the role

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We are currently seeking to add a Tree Climber to our team of experts.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment, hand, and power equipment, such as bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws.
• Repairing, sharpening, and maintaining equipment and tools.
• Performing basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles.
• Ensuring 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.
• Performing job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE.
• Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services Arbor Masters offers, and performing pre- and post-job walk-throughs.
• Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew.
• Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion.

Requirements

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude!
• 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 2-3 year rope and saddle climbing experience including knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging.
• Must have basic knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques.
• Able to work effectively at heights above 10 feet.
• Able to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Able to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred.
• Cabling and bracing skills preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Plan effective 60 days following start date.
• Dental Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retailer 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.
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement).
• Professional certification and registration renewals.
• Professional development training.