Tree Climber
Why work at Arbor Masters?
Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business, specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We love our industry, our work family, and making sure our customers are satisfied by approaching our work with high-level standards for safety and excellence. We are putting down new roots and expanding the family business. We are currently looking to add a Tree Climber to our team of experts. As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals.
Your future at Arbor Masters:
When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work family. We want to see our work family continually grow and succeed. This is not just a job; it is a career path! We will equip you with all the experience and training necessary to grow and advance in the company. The opportunity is all yours and what you want to make of it!
As a Tree Climber, you would be responsible for:
- Operating heavy equipment, hand, and power equipment, such as bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws.
- Repairing, sharpening, and maintaining equipment and tools
- Performing basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles
- Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected and prepared with fuel and fluids
- Performing job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE
- Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services Arbor Masters offers, and performing pre- and post-job walk-throughs
- Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew
- Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion
Requirements:
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude!
- Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a class C driver’s license
- CDL class A or class B License with airbrake endorsement is preferred, but not required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum of one-year rope and saddle climbing experience including knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging
- Must have basic knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques
- Ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet
- Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50lbs on a regular basis
- Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred
- Cabling and bracing skills preferred
Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care industry. If this resonates with you, please apply here! www.arbormasters.com
What We Do
Arbor Masters®, formerly known as Shawnee Mission Tree Service, is a third generation family-owned business which provides a full scope of tree care.s. For over 50 years, Arbor Masters® has been enhancing the beauty and safety of the outside environment for home owners, businesses and municipalities.
