Tree Climber/Crew Lead - IMMEDIATELY HIRING!

Joshua Tree Experts • Stockertown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Joshua Tree Experts, the Lehigh Valley's premier tree care professionals, is searching for an experienced Tree Climber/Crew Lead. As a Tree Climber/Crew Lead with Joshua Tree Experts, you will work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew out of our Easton, PA operations center. You will be assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, and general tree preservation techniques. The Crew Lead is responsible for ensuring safe tree operations, maintaining assigned equipment, and communicating effectively with the crew. Crew Leads play a key role in communicating with clients and the public near the job site. Joshua Tree Experts offers paid training to Crew Leads to ensure they have the latest understanding of industry technology and techniques.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years experience of tree climbing
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Forestry or Horticulture Degree
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Communicates with all crew and coworkers effectively
• Maintain professional image
• Provide excellent customer service
• Delegate work to Groundman Operations Specialist
• Maintain vehicle and assigned equipment
• Follow company safety culture
• Understand and follow ANSI standards for Tree Care Operations
• Must be available to work at least 40 hours per week
• Understanding of aerial lift operations

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• PTO Days
• Paid Training and Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing
• Safety Incentives
• Retirement Planning - Company Matched 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED