ISA Certified Arborist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and safety-oriented ISA Certified Arborist / Crew Leader to oversee and execute a high-profile hazardous tree removal project along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This role requires a skilled climber and bucket operator who can lead a crew, manage complex rigging scenarios, and ensure minimal impact on the surrounding historic and high-traffic landscape. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale vertical crane extractions and handling high-risk tree removals. Must be comfortable working in high-visibility areas with strict environmental adherence and potential traffic-control coordination.

Job Title: ISA Certified Arborist

Location : Mclean, VA

Duties & Responsibilities

• Hazard Assessment: Evaluate target trees to determine the safest and most efficient removal method (climbing, bucket truck, or crane extraction).
• Crew Leadership: Direct ground crew members on rigging setups, drop zones, and safety perimeters.
• Precision Cutting & Climbing: Perform high-climb rigging, structural pruning, and sectional tree takedowns using advanced rigging techniques.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate heavy machinery, including bucket trucks, commercial chippers, stump grinders, and large-capacity chainsaws.
• Traffic & Site Safety: Ensure all operations comply with strict safety protocols, including managing active drop zones near pedestrian and traffic areas.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• ISA Certification: Must be an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist (ISA Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist preferred).
• Safety Credentials: OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry/Construction card.
• First Aid: Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A or B) preferred to transport heavy equipment.
• Experience: 3–5 years of commercial tree care experience focusing on hazardous removals and advanced rigging.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Nascence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. Nascence Group complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) regulations and fosters a workplace where all individuals are respected and valued.