Tree Climber/ Foreman

Arbor Masters•Parkville, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. They are committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment and are expanding their family business. They are looking to add a Secondary Climbing Arborist to their team of experts. This role involves participating in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. Arbor Masters emphasizes career growth, providing experience and training for advancement within the company. The company values safety and excellence and aims to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Must be a team player with a positive attitude, able to advise, train and motivate team members
Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a class C driver’s license
Must be at least 18 years old
Minimum of 3-5 years climbing experience and/or 5 years documented foreman experience
Advanced knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques, along with skilled cabling and bracing techniques, and knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging
Experience with technical rigging for use in trimming and large removals
Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions
Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50lbs on a regular basis, along with the ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet

Nice To Haves

CDL class A or class B License with airbrake endorsement is preferred
Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred

Responsibilities

Operating heavy equipment, hand, and power equipment, such as bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws (as Tree Climber)
Repairing, sharpening, and maintaining equipment and tools (as Tree Climber)
Performing basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles (as Tree Climber)
Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects (as Tree Climber)
Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected and prepared with fuel and fluids (as Tree Climber)
Performing job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE (as Tree Climber)
Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services Arbor Masters offers, and performing pre- and post-job walk-throughs (as Tree Climber)
Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew (as Tree Climber)
Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion (as Tree Climber)
Motivating and guiding team in a positive manner and ensuring daily production goals are met (as Tree Crew Leader)
Operating equipment including but not limited to hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, pruning saws, chain saws, stump grinders, bucket trucks, claw trucks, chippers and aerial lifts (as Tree Crew Leader)
Maintaining and repairing small tools and equipment such as blowers, chainsaws and chippers (as Tree Crew Leader)
Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected, cleaned and prepared with fuel and fluids (as Tree Crew Leader)
Reviewing work to be performed with customers, completing paperwork, conducting post-job customer walkthroughs, and collecting payments upon completion of work (as Tree Crew Leader)
Conducting job briefings and assigning tasks to crew members, along with work zone set-up (as Tree Crew Leader)
Communicating and reinforcing industry safety standards and company policies while utilizing safety PPE (as Tree Crew Leader)
Supervising tree crew while performing tree pruning and removals and assisting in debris cleanup (as Tree Crew Leader)
Performing supplemental support (cabling and bracing) techniques (as Tree Crew Leader)
Completing OSHA and AMTL accident reports and incident reports when necessary (as Tree Crew Leader)