Arborist/Production Climber

TREE CLIMBER

Primary duties:

• Leading a crew of 2 or 3;
• Climbing trees using the most recent climbing techniques and gear;
• Complete daily from large to small pruning including shrubs shaping and hedge trimming as well as removing trees in a safe and timely manner;
• Working with the team starting with job planning to collecting debris from tree trimming and removal operations into piles to be handles as each job specifies. Hauling, chipping and maintaining a cleared and safe work zone;
• Cabling, bracing, tying, bolting, staking and guying trees and branches;
• Comfortable with working in hot, cold and wet environments.
• Working and leading in an efficient manner while representing safety within the crew. (Wear your PPE)

Specialized skills and requirements for the new hired:

• Career oriented attitude.
• Good communication, leadership and customer service skills;
• Capable of reaching daily quota;
• Skill and knowledge to operate and also perform maintenance on specialized equipment including a chipper, stump grinder, and chainsaw in a safe and responsible manner;
• Knowledge in knot tying, advanced rigging, safety procedures and safely working with ropes, rigging blocks and other type of hardware;
• Great customer service and leadership skills;
• 3-4 years’ experience in the field is a plus;
• The desire to continue skill development, advance education and maintain certifications and accreditations.
• Commitment to workplace safety;
• Must have A or D driver’s license
• Physically fit, able to work in all weather conditions;
• Salary between $60,000-$80,000 per year based on experience
• Signing bonus
• Additional perks available.

Additional optional qualifications

• Graduate of arboriculture post-secondary program;
• ISA Certified Arborist or Utility Arborist qualification is an asset
• Having a clean driving record is a plus;
• Bucket Truck experience

Specialized skills for the Climber (an asset but not required):

• General knowledge of crane operations;
• Knowledge of chain saw blade sharpening and maintenance;
• Stump grinder and chipper operation and maintenance;
• Knowledge of riggings used in tree work – ex. Rope breaks and speed lines;
• 3-4 years’ experience in the field is a plus;
• The desire to continue skill development, advance education and maintain certifications and accreditations.