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 all aspects of tree work, including pruning and removals, and may lead a two-person pruning crew or supervise a tree crew. The position combines climbing and technical tree-care work with equipment operation, crew leadership, customer communication, job-site safety, and cleanup. Compensation is $70,000–$90,000 per year, with the opportunity for quarterly bonuses. Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned tree service and plant care business. The company describes its workplace as culturally inclusive and highlights safety, excellence, training, and career advancement. The job requires labor-intensive outdoor work in varied weather, including working at heights and navigating uneven terrain.
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 3–5 years of climbing experience and/or 5 years of documented foreman experience.
- Have advanced knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques.
- Have skilled cabling and bracing techniques and knowledge of 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 be able 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 is preferred but not required.
- Experience operating bucket or claw trucks is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment, hand tools, and power equipment used for tree work.
- Repair, sharpen, maintain, inspect, clean, fuel, and prepare equipment and tools.
- Perform basic felling and rigging, including aerial rigging over obstacles and technical rigging for trimming and large removals.
- Lead a two-person pruning crew and complete pruning and removal projects.
- Motivate and guide crew members, assign tasks, and ensure daily production goals are met.
- Ensure the appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on the truck, maintained, and accounted for.
- Conduct job briefings and assist with work-zone setup.
- Use safety PPE and communicate and reinforce industry safety standards and company policies.
- Complete tree-risk and job-site assessments.
- Communicate with homeowners about services, review planned work, conduct pre- and post-job walkthroughs, complete paperwork, and collect payment upon completion.
- Communicate verbally and visually with crew members.
- 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
- Quarterly bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
