Tree Climber

$56,160 - $66,560/Yr

Arbor Masters - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Arbor Masters is seeking a dedicated Tree Climber to join our team of experts in the tree service and plant care industry. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, excellence, and customer satisfaction. The Tree Climber will play a crucial role in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. This position is not just a job; it is a career path that offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. We are committed to providing our employees with the necessary training and experience to succeed in their roles and to foster a work environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. In this role, you will be responsible for operating various heavy equipment and hand tools, including bucket trucks, chippers, and chainsaws. You will also be tasked with maintaining and repairing equipment, performing aerial rigging, and ensuring that all tools and materials are properly loaded and maintained. Safety is paramount, and you will be expected to conduct job briefings, perform tree risk assessments, and communicate effectively with both crew members and homeowners. Your ability to work at heights, navigate uneven terrain, and complete physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions will be essential to your success as a Tree Climber at Arbor Masters.

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.
• Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on the 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.

Requirements

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• 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 2-3 years rope and saddle climbing experience including knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging.
• Must have basic knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques.
• Ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet.
• 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.
• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred.
• Cabling and bracing skills preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks.
• Cabling and bracing skills.

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