Tree Crew Leader/ Climber

Arbor Masters•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We are committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment and are looking to add a Tree Crew Leader/Climber to our team. This is not just a job; it is a career path where we will equip you with the experience and training necessary to grow and advance in the company. We approach our work with high-level standards for safety and excellence.

Requirements

Must be a team player with a positive attitude, able to lead, train and motivate team members.
Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a class C driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Minimum of 3 years climbing experience and/or 2 years documented foreman experience.
Advanced knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques, along with skilled cabling and bracing techniques, and knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging.
Experience with technical rigging for use in trimming and large removals.
ISA Certified Arborist (or in process).
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 50 lbs on a regular basis, along with the ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet.

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.

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.
Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects.
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.
Motivating and guiding team in a positive manner and ensuring daily production goals are met.
Maintaining and repairing small tools and equipment such as blowers, chainsaws and chippers.
Reviewing work to be performed with customers, completing paperwork, conducting post-job customer walkthroughs, and collecting payments upon completion of work.
Conducting job briefings and assigning tasks to crew members, along with work zone set-up.
Communicating and reinforcing industry safety standards and company policies while utilizing safety PPE.
Supervising tree crew while performing tree pruning and removals and assisting in debris cleanup.
Performing supplemental support (cabling and bracing) techniques.
Completing OSHA and AMTL accident reports and incident reports when necessary.