Tree Climber/ Foreman

Arbor Masters • Broken Arrow, OK

6d • $24 - $30

About The Position

Arbor Masters is hiring a Tree Climber/Foreman to perform tree pruning and removals and lead a two-person pruning crew. The role involves operating and maintaining tree-care equipment, conducting basic felling and rigging—including aerial rigging over obstacles—and supporting safe, productive job-site operations. The posting also describes Arborist Crew Leader duties, including guiding a team, assigning tasks, reviewing work with customers, completing paperwork, conducting customer walkthroughs, and collecting payment. Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned tree service and plant-care business that emphasizes safety, high standards, career development, and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a valid driver’s license and possess a Class C driver’s license.
• Have a minimum of 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 a team player with a positive attitude and the ability to advise, train, and motivate team members.
• Be able to perform labor-intensive outdoor work in 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

• A CDL Class A or Class B license with airbrake endorsement.
• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, hand tools, and power equipment, including bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws.
• Repair, sharpen, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Perform basic felling and rigging, including aerial rigging over obstacles.
• Lead a two-person pruning crew while completing pruning and removal projects.
• Ensure tools, supplies, and materials are loaded, maintained, and accounted for; inspect and prepare equipment with fuel and fluids.
• Conduct job briefings and assist with work-zone setup while using safety PPE.
• Complete tree-risk and job-site assessments, communicate with homeowners about services, and conduct pre- and post-job walkthroughs.
• Communicate verbally and visually with crew members.
• Assist with debris cleanup at job completion.
• Motivate and guide team members and help ensure daily production goals are met.
• Operate equipment including hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, pruning saws, chainsaws, stump grinders, bucket trucks, claw trucks, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Maintain and repair small tools and equipment, such as blowers, chainsaws, and chippers.
• Review work with customers, complete paperwork, conduct post-job customer walkthroughs, and collect payments upon completion.
• Assign tasks to crew members and conduct job briefings and work-zone setup.
• Communicate and reinforce industry safety standards and company policies while using safety PPE.
• Supervise tree crews performing pruning and removals and assist with debris cleanup.
• Perform supplemental support techniques, including cabling and bracing.
• Complete OSHA and AMTL accident and incident reports when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical plan effective 60 days following 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 leave, and bereavement.
• Professional certification and registration renewals.
• Professional development training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed