Tree Climber

Arbor Masters • Shawnee, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Masters is seeking a Tree Climber to participate in all aspects of tree work, including pruning and removals. The role involves operating and maintaining equipment, performing climbing, felling, and rigging work, helping prepare and secure job sites, assessing trees and work areas, communicating with crew members and homeowners, and cleaning up debris. Arbor Masters describes the position as a career path and says it provides experience and training to support employees’ growth and advancement.

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 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 and stand, walk, bend, crouch, 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 services; and perform pre- and post-job walk-throughs.
• Communicate verbally and visually with crew members.
• Assist with debris cleanup when jobs are complete.

Benefits

• Medical plan effective 60 days after the 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed