Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Tree Climber and play a vital role in maintaining healthy, beautiful, and safe urban and rural landscapes. In this energetic position, you will utilize your climbing skills, arborist knowledge, and safety expertise to perform tree care operations that enhance the environment and ensure public safety. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, develop specialized skills in tree management, and contribute to community beautification projects.
Responsibilities
- Safely ascend trees using climbing gear and rigging techniques to perform pruning, trimming, and removal tasks.
- Operate bucket trucks and other aerial lift equipment to access high branches efficiently and securely.
- Execute tree removal procedures with precision, including cutting, dismantling, and debris cleanup.
- Apply arborist rigging techniques to lower large limbs or entire trees safely to the ground.
- Conduct plant pruning care to promote healthy growth and improve tree structure.
- Use chainsaws, hand tools, and other equipment while adhering strictly to safety protocols.
- Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as lawn care, planting, and general site cleanup when needed.
Qualifications
- Proven outdoor work experience with a focus on horticulture or landscaping.
- Strong knowledge of tree care practices, including tree trimming, pruning, and removal techniques.
- Experience operating bucket trucks and understanding of arborist rigging methods.
- Familiarity with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for mapping or planning purposes is a plus.
- Ability to safely operate chainsaws and other power tools used in tree work.
- Knowledge of safety protocol adherence related to climbing, rigging, and equipment use.
- Growing experience in arboriculture or dendrology is desirable; relevant certifications are a plus.
Join us in transforming outdoor spaces while building your expertise in tree care! This paid position offers hands-on experience working with skilled professionals committed to safety and excellence in landscape maintenance.
Pay: $600.00 per day
Work Location: In person
