Tree Climber/ Foreman

$47,840 - $74,880/Yr

Arbor Masters - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Shawnee, KS

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Arbor Masters is seeking a dedicated Tree Climbing Arborist to join our team. As a family-owned business with a commitment to excellence, we specialize in all areas of tree service and plant care. Our work environment is one that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member feels welcomed and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to better decision-making and innovative problem-solving, which is why we celebrate differences among our employees. In this role, you will be involved in various aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. You will operate heavy equipment and hand tools, ensuring that all equipment is well-maintained and ready for use. Your responsibilities will also include leading a small crew, conducting job briefings, and performing risk assessments to ensure safety and efficiency on the job site. We are committed to providing our employees with the training and experience necessary to grow within the company, making this not just a job, but a career path. As a Tree Climbing Arborist, you will have the opportunity to work outdoors, engage in physically demanding tasks, and contribute to the satisfaction of our customers by delivering high-quality tree care services. We are looking for individuals who are team players, possess a positive attitude, and are eager to learn and advance in their careers. Join us at Arbor Masters, where we love our work family and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment and hand tools such as bucket trucks, chippers, 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 and removal projects.
• Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on the truck and well maintained.
• Performing job briefings and assisting the Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE.
• Completing tree risk assessments and job site assessments, and communicating with homeowners about services.
• Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion.
• Motivating and leading the team in a positive manner to meet daily production goals.
• Reviewing work to be performed with customers and conducting post-job customer walkthroughs.

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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred.
• Knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging.

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