Arborist/Production Climber

$60,000 - $80,000 yearly
  • Weatherhead Tree Services
  • Oakville, ON, Canada
  • Mar 13, 2023
Full time Arborist Apprentice Climbing Arborist Grounds worker

Job Description

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.