Tree Climber

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC•Eliot, ME

About The Position

We are currently seeking a dedicated Tree Climber to join the Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service team! As a Tree Climber, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our tree crew operations. Duties include reporting to the foreman, safely and efficiently climbing various species of trees whenever necessary, assisting arborists, collecting and piling branches, maintaining tools and equipment, and ensuring hazard-free work areas. Candidates should be able to work with a variety of crew members, in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in climbing, rigging and with hazard tree removals are a must.
Must have experience in the tree industry or similar industry.
Must have experience with chainsaws.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Candidates must have an insurable driving record, be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and obtain a DOT Medical Card

Nice To Haves

Understanding and speaking Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the foreman
Safely and efficiently climbing various species of trees whenever necessary
Assisting arborists
Collecting and piling branches
Maintaining tools and equipment
Ensuring hazard-free work areas
Maintains a consistent and positive attendance pattern and attitude
Operates all maintenance equipment (truck, chipper and chainsaw)
Tracks and records their labor and equipment hours as well as material on a daily basis
Conducts daily equipment checks and maintenance
Serves as a resource to clients for any questions regarding work being performed or future work in the absence of the crew leader
Ensures clients doors, tills, and windows are closed before performing any tree work
Responsible for equipment in work zone of climber/bucket operator (ex: saws, chairs, people, pets, cars, etc.
Always observe the overall condition of the properties and report to the lead any problems or concerns encountered
Works as a member of a team at all times
Follows the direction of the lead on the job site
Manages lowering and felling of limbs and trees and chipping
Consistently wears proper and required PPE
Operate ¾ ton truck
Involvement with snow removal during winter hours in whatever capacity required
Keeps busy and productive at all times
Ensures that all equipment in vehicles is secured properly during transport
Additional duties as assigned