Arbor Care Trimmer
About The Position
The Arbor Trimmer (Climber) performs skilled tree trimming, pruning, and removal in accordance with arboriculture standards and safety regulations. The role involves climbing trees with ropes, saddles, and specialized equipment to remove limbs, support tree health, and mitigate hazards near structures, power lines, and public areas. The Arbor Trimmer works as part of an arborist crew and communicates with the crew to support safe, efficient operations while protecting surrounding property and vegetation. The position requires advanced climbing ability, physical endurance, safety awareness, and working knowledge of tree species, cutting techniques, and arborist equipment. The work takes place outdoors in residential, commercial, and urban settings, with exposure to variable weather, noise, vibration, airborne debris, elevated heights, power lines, structures, and pedestrians. Safety compliance, situational awareness, and teamwork are emphasized.
Requirements
- Advanced climbing ability.
- Physical endurance and strength to perform demanding tasks throughout the workday.
- Strong safety awareness and situational awareness.
- Working knowledge of tree species, cutting techniques, and proper arborist equipment use.
- Ability to climb trees at varying heights for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to perform repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, gripping, and overhead work.
- Ability to maintain balance and coordination at heights and on uneven surfaces.
Responsibilities
- Climb trees using ropes, harnesses, saddles, and aerial techniques to perform pruning and removal.
- Trim, prune, thin, and remove trees according to arboricultural best practices and job specifications.
- Safely operate chainsaws, hand saws, and other cutting tools while aloft.
- Perform rigging operations to safely lower limbs and tree sections.
- Identify hazards such as decay, weak unions, power lines, and property risks.
- Communicate with the ground crew to coordinate cuts, rigging, and drop zones.
- Follow industry and company safety standards.
- Assist with job-site setup, traffic control, and cleanup.
- Inspect, use, and maintain climbing and cutting equipment.
- Support emergency response procedures and job-site risk mitigation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
