Tree Climber

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 expanding and looking to add a Tree Climber to their team of experts. As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. Arbor Masters emphasizes that this is a career path, providing experience and training necessary to grow and advance within the company. The company is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected class, cultivating an environment that celebrates differences for better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and a safe and welcoming environment.

Requirements

Must be a team player with a positive attitude!
Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a class C driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Minimum of 2-3 year rope and saddle climbing experience including knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging.
Must have basic knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques.
Ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet.
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.

Nice To Haves

CDL class A or class B License with airbrake endorsement is preferred, but not required.
Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred.
Cabling and bracing skills 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.
Repairing, sharpening, and maintaining equipment and tools.
Performing basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles.
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.
Performing job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE.
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.
Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew.
Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion.