Tree Climber - CDL Required
About The Position
The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients' landscapes. In this role, as a Tree Climber you will have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Climber applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client's landscape. What a day is like: Daily focus is working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to our clients. The Tree Care Team is involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care. Team members are able to safely operate all equipment and perform the assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients. What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with: Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species' characteristics Ability to climb without spurs Experience with tree care safety standards Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck) Communicate advanced understanding of all safety policies and procedures, including hazard tree identification. Utilize specialized equipment properly for climbing (ropes, saddle, ladders) along with all associated tools. Apply knowledge of branch collars, and proper pruning cuts with total competence on chainsaw operations.
Requirements
- 6 months - 1-year minimum Tree Climbing Experience
- The desire to work outdoors
- Valid U.S. driver's license to operate company vehicles, CDL A&B a plus or willingness to obtain
- Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.
Benefits
- We have lots of training and development opportunities and support continuing education in the industry
- Our Tree Care Team works alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
- We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, 401(K) Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Equipment Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
