ABOUT US:
Noble Resource Group strives to become a leader in vegetation management, founded on the core values of Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. For over two decades, our leaders have built a reputation as a solution-finders, tackling the nation's most demanding projects for utility, energy, and infrastructure partners.
Our Culture: "I Am My Brother's Keeper"
This is the promise we make to each other. It means we have each other's backs, always. We watch out for one another, hold each other to a higher standard, and never let a teammate face a challenge alone. It’s a promise of mutual respect and absolute commitment to safety that unites every crew, every single day.
What We Look For (Hint: It's Not Just Experience)
Passion and character are more important to us than experience. We can teach you the skills to be a world-class arborist or equipment operator, but we can't teach drive. We are looking for humble, hungry, and smart individuals who are ready to commit to a team and a mission.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU:
- Very competitive, weekly pay;
- Great career advancement opportunities;
- Your choice of 2 different health insurance plans that best fits your needs;
- Paid holidays and vacation;
- Travel pay including per diem, mileage, and we book and pay for hotels;
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Work involves responsibility for supervising, assigning and participating in a variety of tasks, often hazardous, including pruning, felling, spraying, and removing rural, urban trees. A team member in this class is responsible for all record keeping necessary for the evaluation of subordinate team members and proper administrative reporting of crew activities. The work is inspected in progress and is subject to final review by a supervisor or utility forester for conformance with instructions. Supervision is exercised over subordinate arborists and lower level team members engaged in tree clearing & maintenance work.
- Have a good working knowledge of all the equipment and tools used on crews and know how to operate the equipment in the most efficient manner.
- Demonstrate possession of the knowledge and experience required in subordinate positions.
- Have a broad knowledge of all climbing skills and all other technical aspects (both mechanical and manual) of electrical line clearance operations.
- Assist in on-the-job training for less experienced climbers and bucket operators.
- Must have proven skills through job performance as a top climber (CA).
- Possess sufficient communication skills to ensure that crew members have proper understanding of work directives and the ability to effectively communicate with customers/property owners about work practices to obtain their concurrence with the necessary work.
- A Foreman will obtain or already possess considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work and ability to train new personnel in safe and effective methods of tree maintenance.
- Considerable knowledge of tree and shrub species for identification purposes
- Knowledge of rigging methods
- Knowledge of insects, parasites and diseases which attack trees and of proper control methods
- Ability to climb trees and work with aerial equipment at varying heights and angles
- Ability to supervise, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates. Ability to maintain necessary time sheets, records, etc. as required
- Ability to perform strenuous physical activity, including lifting up to 100 pounds, and to work in adverse weather conditions
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license; authorization to work for any employer in U.S.; be at least 18 years of age.
- Considerable responsible experience in tree trimming and related tree care activities which involved operating specialized tree trimming and removal equipment
- Some experience supervising a tree work crew.
- Operation of specialized tree care equipment; and some experience supervising a work crew; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
- Ability to complete drug screen and background check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired hourly pay rate/range for this position?
- If not listed on your resume, please describe any related experience.
- How did you hear about us? (Facebook, Indeed, Referral, etc.)
- Are you comfortable completing pre-employment background checks and drug screens?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
