Data Collector

ArborPro Inc

Data Collector

About Us

ArborPro, Inc. is a full-service urban forestry consulting company with over sixteen years of experience. We provide municipalities, universities, and federal government agencies with a full spectrum of urban forestry services. We specialize in GPS tree inventories, hazardous tree assessments, disease, and insect infestation identification, urban forest management plans, and tree mapping software. We also provide vegetation management services.

Location

We are seeking candidates for projects nationwide. We are based in Southern California and as such have opportunities to work on a long-term basis in California, but travel will be required to other states when necessary. The ideal candidate need not live in any of these places as all travel expenses and housing will be paid by the company along with a vehicle for work purposes. A knowledge of local tree species in the Southeast, West Coast, or Midwest/Northeast is preferred.

Position Description

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Inventory Arborist Technician to our passionate team of environmental professionals.

Job Duties

Our data collectors will provide municipalities, universities, and our government clients with the services and solutions needed to manage trees and urban forests efficiently and effectively. Data collectors will be entrusted to inspect the trees and other vegetation to identify common defects. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Identify native and non-native trees at various locations and habitats.
• Utilize specialized equipment to survey the tree including measuring DBH, Height, crown width as well as various other attributes.
• Understand trees typical growth rates and recognize indicators of common diseases and pest infestations.

· Prescribe appropriate tree work needed to mitigate risk.

· Identify hazardous situations.

· Identify hardscape damage.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required

• Exceptional knowledge of tree species across the US
• Valid Drivers License/ Good driving record
• Minimum one year experience conducting tree inventories or evaluations.
• Proficient working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Suite)
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work outside, often in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work independently of supervision

Preferred

• Two-to-four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, Plant Biology or related discipline or equivalent experience in similar positions is desired
• ISA Certification Preferred but not required
• ISA TRAQ qualified

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Company provided vehicle for business use or vehicle reimbursement program (on approved vehicles)
• Company provided cell phone
• Company provided fuel card
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 48 hours sick time after 90 days
• 40 hours of vacation usable after 1 year
• Holiday pay after 1 year
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to stay in a hotel for up to 8 weeks at a time?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Arboriculture: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Arborist (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $30