Tree Climber

Rice And Company
Anchorage, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2023 CLOSED ON 1/8/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Climber position at Rice And Company?

Great Opportunity, looking for an individual to run their crew with long-term growth. Sky is the limit to potential ownership interest and/or Foreman positions.

We are looking for a Tree Climber - skilled in tree removal, tree trimming, and pruning. We are looking to fill a full-time position with 30-40 hours in slow months and 40-50 in the busy season. We offer competitive pay according to experience and 7.5% Gross sales bonuses offered, once the daily quota is met.

Qualifications:
  • Someone who is a team player, good attitude, hard worker, good communication skills while climbing.
  • Knows proper safety.
  • Has experience with rigging and knots needed for the work site.
  • Able to multitask: 2 years of work experience.

Necessary Skills/Exp:
  • Tree Climbing w/gear - 2yrs.
  • Leading a crew- 2yrs.
  • Working with a chipper - 2yrs.
  • Ropes and Tree Rigging - 2yrs.
  • Tree Felling - 2yrs.
  • Safe Tree Climbing (3 Point Contact)- 2yrs.

We are a small Tree Service that opened up in 2021 and business is doubling every year. We have picked up a contractor position for the city of
Anchorage, but most of our work is residential.

Compensation:
  • Pay- Based on experience. 250-350 p/day
  • There are no taxes taken from your pay. You are responsible for your own taxes (1099).

Working Hours:
  • Typical Tree Care industry 7-6 pm and weekend work available.
  • Work Hours are flexible w/ weekend options.

Equipment: You can use your own climbing gear or use mine. Will be responsible for all damages or loss to my climbing gear though (if it applies, which never has yet).

I am the owner of Rice And Company. I have over 13 years of experience as a hazardous tree climber and owned a tree service for over 10 years. I am very down-to-earth and easy to work with. I can teach you just about anything you may not already know.

Application Process:
  • Phone interview/pre-screen - recap resume and skillet along with experience.
  • Schedule a day to come in and go over equipment and have them do a trial day run showing their working skillet and experience.
  • Drug Screen.
  • Sign contracting documents and begin working.

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