Tree Climber/ Foreman

Arbor Masters•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

Arbor Masters is hiring a Tree Climber/Foreman to participate in tree pruning and removal work and lead a two-person pruning crew. The role includes operating and maintaining tree-care equipment, performing felling and rigging work, preparing job sites, assessing tree and job-site risks, communicating with customers and crew members, and helping ensure safe and efficient project completion. The posting also describes Arborist Crew Leader duties, including guiding crew members, reviewing work with customers, completing paperwork, collecting payments, reinforcing safety standards, supervising pruning and removal work, performing cabling and bracing, and completing incident reports when needed. Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned tree service and plant care business. It describes the position as an opportunity to develop a career through company-provided experience and training. The stated pay range is $24–$30 per hour, depending on experience.

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 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 over 50 pounds; and work effectively at heights above 10 feet.

Nice To Haves

A CDL Class A or Class B license with air-brake 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, including bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws.
Repair, sharpen, and maintain equipment and tools.
Perform basic felling and rigging, including aerial rigging over obstacles.
Lead a two-person pruning crew while completing pruning and removal projects.
Ensure appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded, maintained, and accounted for; inspect equipment and prepare it with fuel and fluids.
Conduct job briefings, assist with work-zone setup, and use required safety PPE.
Complete tree-risk and job-site assessments; communicate with homeowners about offered services; and conduct pre- and post-job walk-throughs.
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 tree-care 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 walk-throughs, and collect payments upon completion of work.
Assign tasks to crew members, set up work zones, and conduct job briefings.
Communicate and reinforce industry safety standards and company policies.
Supervise tree crews during 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.