Arborist / Tree Climber
About The Position
Senske Services is leading the way in providing the highest quality service as we continue expanding our customer base. We need you to help our customers fulfill their visions. As an Arborist, you will be responsible for performing all aspects of tree care, including pruning for safety, clearance, and visibility. This position involves assisting with the removal of hazardous trees, bucking, brush chipping, and using technical rigging techniques for limbs, as well as ground and aerial methods, and associated equipment. Tree Climbers are experienced in using ropes and harnesses, as well as spur and flip line climbing techniques, aerial man lifts, chainsaws, and rigging systems. They are responsible for responding to tree emergency activities resulting from weather events 24 hours a day, year-round, and may lead, guide, and train staff performing related work. Tree Climbers display strong communication skills when providing customers with information while working with them onsite. Our customers feel comfortable and informed when you meet with them. Are you ready to take your career to new heights? If you have tree climbing experience (DdRT or SRT) and have worked with aerial lifts in the tree care industry, we would love to hear from you! Come join our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Requirements
- At least 1 year of climbing (DdRT or SRT) bucket operation experience in the tree care industry
- Experience: climbing, rigging, pruning for health, removal, shearing, chainsaw maintenance, climbing gear maintenance, CDL for driving bucket truck, man-lift experience, and experience pruning from a man-lift bucket
- Possess a valid driver's license and have a history of safe driving
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening and drug test (THC excluded)
- At least 21 years old or older (requirement to drive a company vehicle)
- Committed to safety and the use of all the proper PPE the job requires
- Encourage a Positive Team Atmosphere & Willingness to Help Others
Nice To Haves
- ISA Arborist Certification
Responsibilities
- Performing all aspects of tree care, including pruning for safety, clearance, and visibility.
- Assisting with the removal of hazardous trees, bucking, brush chipping, and using technical rigging techniques for limbs.
- Utilizing ground and aerial methods and associated equipment.
- Using ropes and harnesses, spur and flip line climbing techniques, aerial man lifts, chainsaws, and rigging systems.
- Responding to tree emergency activities resulting from weather events 24 hours a day, year-round.
- Leading, guiding, and training staff performing related work.
- Providing customers with information while working with them onsite.
Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Pay
- Opportunities to advance career
- Great Trucks & Equipment
- Support and training for industry certifications
- Affordable health care packages that include medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- 9 Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation (accrue up to 1 week of paid vacation your first year)
- Paid Sick Leave (accrue up to 1 week of paid sick leave your first year)
- Referral bonus
- Commission incentives (10%-15% depending on the service sold)
- Other compensation contests (bonuses & gift cards)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
