Arborist / Tree Climber

Senske Services Career•Yakima, WA

7d•Onsite

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

Nice To Haves

ISA Arborist Certification is preferred but not required
Encourage a Positive Team Atmosphere & Willingness to Help Others – A good team member keeps their crew’s spirits high!

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.
Using ground and aerial methods, and associated equipment.
Using ropes and harnesses, as well as 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 your career – we promote from within and are dedicated to your growth
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 and 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
A fun energetic work environment!
Commission incentives (10%-15% depending on the service sold)
Other compensation contests (bonuses & gift cards)