Tree Climber

Arbor Masters • Shawnee, KS

20d • $27 - $32

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 heavy, hand, and power equipment; performing felling and rigging; preparing and assessing job sites; following safety practices; communicating with crew members and homeowners; and assisting with cleanup. Arbor Masters describes itself as a third-generation, family-owned tree service and plant care business and offers experience and training to support employee 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 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 complete 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 airbrake 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 appropriate 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 perform pre- and post-job walkthroughs.
• Communicate verbally and visually with all crew members.
• Assist with debris cleanup at job completion.

Benefits

• Medical plan effective 60 days following start date.
• Dental plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retirement plan: 401(k) 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.
• Compensation in the top 25% of the market.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed