Tree Climber - 2 years experience needed

The Professional Tree Care Company•Richmond, CA

3d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you’ll join a highly experienced team of certified professionals who are known for their excellent customer service, and ability to remove enormous trees using large cranes and equipment. The person who fills this position must be an experienced professional tree Climber who seeks to eventually lead her/his own crew. They will be comfortable working at heights most of the day, physically fit, and eager to demonstrate their knowledge to be promoted. The right person for this job will be a natural someone who enjoys directing and coaching their crew while also working safely and efficiently. She/He/They will be the type of person who reports to work early to be on time; someone who takes pride in completing their projects on budget, and love working in the trees.

Requirements

TWO YEARS experience as a production TREE CLIMBER or production Arborists; a professional who works full-time to trim, clear, and remove trees
Clean and current California Driver's License
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Strong! Physically fit, able to lift +/-50 pounds, and work comfortably at heights for much of the workday. You must also be able to hoist yourself up into the canopy.
Proficiency with a roping system (Double or Single Rope Technique)
A proven record of using chainsaws, harnesses, and ropes safely
Communication (accurate written, and verbal), time management, problem solving, being able to take notes on your phone, and being able to work an 8-hour shift without using your phone for non-work purposes (except at lunch, break or for an emergency), and being able to use your work phone to clock in and out
The ability to lead by example, being extremely hardworking, being emotionally intelligent (having the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.)

Nice To Haves

ISA tree certifications or coursework related to tree trimming, maintenance, and/or arboriculture
Having served in a supervisory position
Having a Class-A driver’s license in good standing
Any level of Tree-related Spanish

Responsibilities

Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including:
Daily climbing to heights of between 10-to-150 feet, depending on your skill level, using a variety of climbing systems including a combination of SRT, DRT, and DdRT.
(Eventually) managing a team of Grounds-people and Climbers Trainees
Identifying and performing tree inventories
Doing tree risk assessments
Installing bracing, cabling, and lightning protection systems
Working in the tree canopy to prune, thin, and remove dead wood
Removing dangerous and/or hazardous trees
Ensuring the health, safety and beauty of trees
Providing routine tree maintenance, plus insect and disease management - which we’ll be happy to train you on
Performing emergency tree services: removing fallen trees from driveways, structures, etc.
Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
Ensuring all work sites are kept clean and free of hazards
General Duties will vary but include:
Serving as part of a multi-person crew that typically includes a Climber/Foreman, Ground Crew, and an Apprentice (Grounds-to-Climber)
Hitting bid targets; the number of hours allotted to each job each day
Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
Properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts) once trained
Operating our work trucks and equipment in a safe manner
Overseeing the the grinding of material, raking, blowing and collecting leaves; disposing of debris
Participating in routine safety meetings
Assisting with developing processes to increase efficiency