Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Climber and Driver, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the health and safety of trees and landscapes while ensuring efficient operation of equipment. This energetic position combines skilled tree care with safe and reliable driving, offering an exciting opportunity to work outdoors in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for executing tree trimming, pruning, removal, and rigging tasks using specialized equipment, all while adhering to strict safety protocols. If you thrive in outdoor settings and have a passion for horticulture and arboriculture, this role is perfect for you!
Duties
- Operate bucket trucks and other aerial lift equipment safely to access trees for pruning, trimming, or removal
- Perform tree rigging and climbing using arborist techniques to safely dismantle or maintain trees
- Conduct plant pruning care, tree trimming, and removal activities with precision and attention to detail
- Use chainsaws and other hand tools responsibly for cutting, pruning, or removing branches and trees
- Follow established safety protocols rigorously during all climbing, rigging, and driving tasks
- Assist with landscaping, lawn care, and general land maintenance to support overall site health
- Maintain detailed records of work performed, including safety checks, rigging procedures, and equipment usage
Skills
- Proficiency in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for mapping and planning tree work projects
- Experience operating bucket trucks, cherry pickers, or similar aerial lift devices
- Strong knowledge of arborist rigging techniques and tree care practices
- Hands-on experience with tree removal, pruning, trimming, and plant health assessment
- Skilled in the use of chainsaws and other power tools used in tree maintenance
- Deep understanding of safety protocols related to climbing, rigging, driving, and outdoor work environments
- Background in horticulture or dendrology (study of trees) with growing experience in landscaping or lawn care
- Ability to perform outdoor work efficiently across varying weather conditions while maintaining safety standards
This role offers an engaging environment where your skills directly contribute to safe landscapes and healthy trees. We value energetic individuals eager to grow their expertise in arboriculture while ensuring the highest safety standards. Join us to make a meaningful impact through skilled outdoor work!
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road
