Union Tree Trimmer Foreman (Minnesota)
About The Position
ArborWorks LLC is a professional vegetation management firm specializing in utility line clearance, fire remediation, and other large projects. Headquartered in Central California, we operate nationwide. ArborWorks LLC is set apart from other firms by our heavy emphasis on the use of mechanized equipment as the safest way to perform our operations. We pride ourselves with the professional individuals we have on our team, as well as our strong safety culture. ArborWorks LLC boasts exceptional third-party safety ratings due to the ownership of safety culture that each one of our crew members displays. We’re looking for a qualified Tree Trimmer Foreman to join our amazing team in Minnesota. Achieve your potential with ArborWorks!
Requirements
- At least 12 months of line clearance experience.
- Line Clearance Qualified Arborist.
- Must pass a skills assessment to advance to this level.
- Completed and signed Groundperson Training
- Completed entire Groundperson section in LCQP book
- Completed and signed Climber Training
- Completed entire Climber section in LCQP book
- Completed and signed Bucket Operator Training
- Completed entire Bucket operator section in the LCQP book
- Completed and signed annual Aerial Rescue Training
- Completed LCCP test
- CPR and first aid certification (within 90 days of hire date)
- Completed and signed Tree Feller Training
- Completed a documented skills assessment
- Knowledge of utility test
Nice To Haves
- Driver’s license preferred
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred
- Qualified Applicator License (QAL) preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform general labor tasks for a full workday.
- Perform all aspects of the Groundperson and Trimmer Trainee classifications.
- Run a chainsaw for bucking and limbing.
- Operate a chipper.
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Set up job sites.
- Clean up debris.
- Assist the climber or bucket operator from the ground.
- Conduct temporary traffic control.
- Act as a spotter.
- Communicate with customers.
- Complete post work inspections.
- Partake in ongoing training.
- Inspect rope, climbing saddle, flip line and all life support hardware before ascending the tree.
- Be proficient in tying an approved friction hitch for ascent and decent.
- Explain and complete a pre-climb inspection of the tree.
- Ascend the tree using an approved method.
- Perform roping and rigging in the tree.
- Be proficient in the knots and hitches associated with such tasks.
- Perform a proper notch and back cut.
- Perform all climb duties without direct supervision.
Benefits
- All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory passing of applicable drug, background and reference checks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
