Tree Climber/ Foreman
About The Position
Arbor Masters is hiring a Tree Climber/Foreman, also described as a Tree Crew Leader/Climber and Secondary Climbing Arborist. The role participates in tree pruning and removals and may involve climbing, leading a two-person pruning crew, and supervising tree crews. The position combines hands-on tree work and equipment operation with crew leadership, customer communication, job-site safety, and equipment upkeep. Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned tree service and plant care business that emphasizes safety, excellence, inclusion, training, and career development. The stated annual earnings range is $70,000–$90,000, with the opportunity for quarterly bonuses.
Requirements
- Be a team player with a positive attitude and the ability to advise, train, and motivate team members.
- Have a valid driver’s license and possess a Class C driver’s license.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have at least 3–5 years of climbing experience and/or 5 years of documented foreman experience.
- Have advanced knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques, skilled cabling and bracing techniques, and knots used in roping and technical rigging.
- Have experience with technical rigging for trimming and large removals.
- Be able to perform labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
- Be able to navigate uneven terrain; stand, walk, bend, crouch, and reach; regularly lift more than 50 pounds; and work effectively at heights above 10 feet.
Nice To Haves
- CDL Class A or Class B license with air-brake endorsement.
- Experience operating bucket or claw trucks.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy, hand, and power equipment used for tree work, including bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, chainsaws, stump grinders, and aerial lifts.
- Repair, sharpen, maintain, inspect, clean, and prepare equipment and tools, including ensuring required supplies and materials are loaded and equipment has fuel and fluids.
- Perform basic felling and rigging, aerial rigging over obstacles, tree pruning and removals, and supplemental cabling and bracing work.
- Lead a two-person pruning crew and supervise tree crews while working on pruning and removal projects.
- Motivate and guide crew members, assign tasks, and help ensure daily production goals are met.
- Conduct job briefings, assist with work-zone setup, communicate and reinforce safety standards and company policies, and use required safety PPE.
- Complete tree-risk and job-site assessments and communicate with homeowners about services.
- Review work with customers, complete paperwork, conduct pre- and post-job walkthroughs, and collect payment upon completion of work.
- Communicate verbally and visually with crew members and assist with debris cleanup.
- Complete OSHA and AMTL accident or incident reports when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical plan effective 60 days after the start date.
- Dental plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match up to 4%/2%.
- Short-term disability.
- Long-term disability, 100% company paid.
- $25,000 AD&D insurance, 100% company paid.
- Employee Assistance Program, 100% company paid.
- Six paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and bereavement.
- Professional certification and registration renewals.
- Professional development training.
- Opportunity for quarterly bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
