Tree Climber/ Foreman

Why work at Arbor Masters?

Pay Range $23/hr. to $36/hr.

Arbor Masters is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected class. We will always cultivate an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all Arbor Masters branches. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business, specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We love our industry, our work family, and making sure our customers are satisfied by approaching our work with high-level standards for safety and excellence. We are putting down new roots and expanding the family business. We are currently looking to add a Secondary Climbing Arborist to our team of experts. As a Tree Climbing Arborist, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals.

Your future at Arbor Masters:

When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work family. We want to see our work family continually grow and succeed. This is not just a job; it is a career path! We will equip you with all the experience and training necessary to grow and advance in the company. The opportunity is all yours and what you want to make of it!

As a Tree Climbing Arborist, you would be responsible for:

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-man 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

As an Arborist Crew Leader, you would be responsible for:

Motivating and leading 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

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

CDL class A or class B License with airbrake endorsement is preferred, but not required

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 50lbs on a regular basis, along with the ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet

Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred

In addition to offering compensation in the top 25% of the market, our employee benefits package includes:

Benefits

Medical Plan effective 60 days following start date

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company Match up to 4%/2%)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)

$25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)

Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)

Six (6) Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement)

Professional certification and registration renewals

Professional development training

Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care industry. If this resonates with you, please apply here!