Tree Crew Leader/ Climber

Arbor Masters•Des Moines, IA

2d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. They are committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment and are expanding their family business. They are currently looking to add a Secondary Climbing Arborist to their team of experts. This role involves participating in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. Arbor Masters emphasizes career growth, providing all necessary experience and training for team members to advance within the company.

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
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
Operating equipment including but not limited to hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, pruning saws, chain saws, stump grinders, bucket trucks, claw trucks, chippers and aerial lifts
Maintaining and repairing small tools and equipment such as blowers, chainsaws and chippers
Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected, cleaned and prepared with fuel and fluids
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