Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Tree Climber and become a vital part of maintaining healthy, beautiful, and safe urban and rural landscapes. In this energetic role, you will leverage your climbing skills and horticultural knowledge to perform tree care, removal, pruning, and maintenance tasks. Your expertise will help ensure the safety of communities while enhancing the natural environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, develop specialized skills, and contribute to sustainable landscape management.
Responsibilities
- Safely ascend trees using climbing gear and rigging techniques to perform pruning, trimming, or removal operations.
- Operate bucket trucks and other aerial lift equipment to access high branches efficiently and securely.
- Implement arborist rigging techniques to control the fall of large limbs or entire trees during removal or pruning projects.
- Conduct tree care activities such as pruning, shaping, and health assessments based on horticultural best practices.
- Use chainsaws and hand tools for cutting, trimming, and removing trees or branches with precision and safety.
- Follow strict safety protocols during all outdoor work activities to prevent accidents and ensure team safety.
Experience
- Proven outdoor work experience in tree climbing, landscaping, or horticulture environments.
- Hands-on experience operating bucket trucks and understanding arborist rigging techniques.
- Knowledge of tree removal procedures, plant pruning care, and tree trimming best practices.
- Skilled in using chainsaws safely and effectively for various cutting tasks.
- Understanding of safety protocols related to climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and outdoor work environments.
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person