Tree Climber

Arbor Masters • Cedar Rapids, IA

6d • $25 - $32

About The Position

Arbor Masters is hiring a Tree Climber to participate in all aspects of tree work, including pruning and removals. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy, hand, and power equipment; performing felling and rigging; preparing tools and equipment; supporting safe work-zone setup; assessing trees and job sites; communicating with crew members and homeowners; and helping clean up debris. The position includes labor-intensive outdoor work, including work at heights and in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

• Be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Have a valid driver’s license and possess a Class C driver’s license.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a minimum of 2–3 years of rope-and-saddle climbing experience, including knowledge of knots used in roping and technical rigging.
• Have basic knowledge of proper tree-pruning and removal techniques.
• Be able to work effectively at heights above 10 feet.
• 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; and regularly lift more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A or Class B license with air-brake endorsement.
• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks.
• Cabling and bracing skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy, hand, 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 equipment and tools.
• Perform basic felling and rigging, including aerial rigging over obstacles.
• Ensure tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on the truck, maintained, and accounted for; inspect equipment and prepare it with fuel and fluids.
• Conduct job briefings and assist the Crew Leader with work-zone setup and use of safety PPE.
• Complete tree-risk and job-site assessments; communicate with homeowners about Arbor Masters services and conduct pre- and post-job walk-throughs.
• Communicate verbally and visually with crew members.
• Assist with debris cleanup at job completion.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed