What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Climber / Trimmer position at A Plus Tree, LLC?
Are you ready to Join the Revolution with one of the most innovative, fastest-growing tree care companies on the West Coast? A Plus Tree is looking to hire the best of the best, and our goal is to ensure talent is rewarded with great compensation and a fulfilling career.
Climbers are an integral part of the team as they are the experts. They prepare the trees for removal, trimming, and rigging operations, operate tools and equipment to safely lower branches, and orchestrate tree removals of all sizes and degrees of difficulty that could incorporate various rigging systems. This skilled job requires at least one year of professional tree-climbing experience.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates and performs pre-climb tree risk inspection
- Uses industry-standard climbing techniques, climbing gear, and basic rigging
- Moves throughout a tree canopy without the use of climbing spurs, instruction, or supervision
- Makes proper cuts aloft in a tree while following all safety standards
- Safely and efficiently uses hand tools and power tools while aloft in a tree
- Works with a team while maintaining a good attitude and keeping pace with the crew
- Works a full day with the crew and is willing and able to handle all tasks of tree care within their expertise and qualifications
- Follows safety guidelines. Safety is our #1 DONE
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- One year of climbing experience required
- Passionate about tree work, service, and people
- A team player who enjoys working with others
- Understands that their success is ultimately dependent on that of their teams
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Outlook, Word, and some Excel
- Demonstrates high attention to detail and focuses on getting the job done
- Possesses strong organizational skills and can effectively prioritize needs (solid multitasker)
- Outdoor enthusiast! You will be working outdoors come rain or shine
- Ability to lift 75 or more pounds
- Available to work weekends
- At least 18 years of age
Benefits:
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Vision insurance, 401(k).
*A Plus Tree provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $20 - $35
