Tree Care Climber Foreman

Moon Valley Nurseries • Carrollton, TX

8d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Moon Valley Nurseries is looking for a Tree Climber Foreman who will be responsible for providing expert tree surgery services and inspections to customer properties. This position requires driving and managing a team of tree workers at job sites in the performance of various tree trimming and care services. Responsibilities will include teaching, coaching, and performing climbing, pruning and tree removal services with bucket trucks, chainsaws, and other power equipment on residential and commercial properties.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license insurable with company's insurers is required.
• Two years’ experience climbing and pruning trees.
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Aptitude in basic mathematical skills, job-planning, and problem-solving
• Mechanical aptitude is a must.
• Subject to MVR, DOT and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations
• Employees must be able to get bonded by an acceptable surety company.
• During the interview process, applicants are expected to wear appropriate work attire, considering the nature of the role, and may be requested to demonstrate skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of standard landscaping and horticultural practices highly desired
• Two years’ experience in the landscaping field preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the team in tree trimming and care services, including handling on-site personnel issues and training employees on best practices.
• Ability to understand and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Plan and organize jobs and work orders to ensure that sufficient resources and materials are available.
• Provide recommendations to management on job status, personnel issues, or client concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including worksite and equipment.
• Complete the job in a time-efficient manner and meeting company productivity targets.
• Complete the necessary paperwork including work orders, time sheets, and material requisitions.
• Perform tree removals safely using power tools, climbing gear, and rigging systems.
• Use proper pruning techniques, and properly clear, chip, and dispose of tree debris.

Benefits

• Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law.
• Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws.
• We are a Drug Free Workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees