Tree Crew Leader/ Climber

About the role

Tree Crew Leader/Climber positions at Arbor Masters offer an annual salary range of $70K to $90K, with the potential for quarterly bonuses. Arbor Masters is dedicated to fostering a culturally inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunities for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment, hand, and power tools 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.
• Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects.
• 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 and performing pre- and post-job walk-throughs.
• Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew.
• Aiding in debris cleanup at job completion.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, able to lead, train, and motivate team members.
• Valid driver's license and CDL class A or B License with airbrake endorsement preferred, but not required.
• At least 18 years old.
• Minimum of 3 years climbing experience and/or 2 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.
• ISA Certified Arborist (or in process).
• Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Experience navigating uneven terrain, standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and lifting in excess of 50 lbs on a regular basis, along with the ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet.
• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred.

Skills

• Positive attitude and leadership skills.
• Technical tree pruning and removal expertise.
• Advanced knot tying and roping skills.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation.
• Strong communication and safety awareness.

Benefits

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

Pay

Compensation in the top 25% of the market.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate tree care needs.