Tree Climber - 2 years experience needed

Professional Tree Climber Position

Do you have at least TWO YEARS of EXPERIENCE as a TREE CLIMBER? Is your California Driver's license current and clean? Are you eager work on a team that tackles HUGE jobs? If so, please keep reading….

Compensation and Benefits This is a full-time, year-round position with a starting hourly rate of between $32.00 and $35.00 - OR MORE, depending on your relevant work experience, equipment YOU own, where you report to work in the morning, fit for the role, and fit to our company culture. The position comes with competitive benefits including:

• 50% contribution toward medical, dental, and optical insurance for employees
• Paid vacation (earned/accrued as you accumulate hours)
• After 90 days of employment:
• 5 paid holidays
• 5 paid sick leave
• Access to a 401(k) account
• Company-issued safety equipment, gear, and clothing
• Employee referral program
• Training and development resources, plus opportunities for advancement
• Tree industry certification and license reimbursement (See ISA-arborist dot com)

About the opportunity In this position, you'll join a highly experienced team of certified professionals who are known for their excellent customer service, and ability to remove enormous trees using large cranes and equipment. The person who fills this position must be an experienced professional tree Climber who seeks to eventually lead her/his own crew. They will be comfortable working at heights most of the day, physically fit, and eager to demonstrate their knowledge to be promoted. The right person for this job will be a natural someone who enjoys directing and coaching their crew while also working safely and efficiently. She/He/They will be the type of person who reports to work early to be on time; someone who takes pride in completing their projects on budget, and love working in the trees.

About us Since 1980, The Professional Tree Care Company has been trusted for tree services throughout Northern California. Based in Berkeley, CA, we service commercial, residential, and public works projects from Mendocino to Monterey, and from San Francisco to Sacramento. What makes us unique? We recycle 100% of material removed from job sites at our own Green Waste Recycle Yard, custom mill logs, and create organic mulch - and (soon) electricity - from the wood chips. We also have the staff, equipment, resources, and experience to perform tree services at any scale. Our company culture is often referred to as being family-like. Most of our managers have been with us 10+ years; many over 20. We like to hire folks who seek a work home; people eager to work hard, learn, and make friends along the way.

Your Responsibilities Include - Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including:

• Daily climbing to heights of between 10-to- 150 feet, depending on your skill level, using a variety of climbing systems including a combination of SRT, DRT, and DdRT.
• (Eventually) managing a team of Grounds-people and Climbers Trainees
• Identifying and performing tree inventories
• Doing tree risk assessments
• Installing bracing, cabling, and lightning protection systems
• Working in the tree canopy to prune, thin, and remove dead wood
• Removing dangerous and/or hazardous trees
• Ensuring the health, safety and beauty of trees
• Performing emergency tree services: removing fallen trees from driveways, structures, etc.
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
• Ensuring all work sites are kept clean and free of hazards

- General Duties will vary but include:

• Serving as part of a multi-person crew that typically includes a Climber/Foreman, Ground Crew, and an Apprentice (Grounds-to-Climber)
• Hitting bid targets; the number of hours allotted to each job each day
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts) once trained
• Operating our work trucks and equipment in a safe manner
• Overseeing the grinding of material, raking, blowing and collecting leaves; disposing of debris
• Participating in routine safety meetings
• Assisting with developing processes to increase efficiency

Requirements, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• TWO YEARS experience as a production TREE CLIMBER or production Arborists; a professional who works full-time to trim, clear, and remove trees
• Clean and current California Driver's License
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Strong! Physically fit, able to lift +/-50 pounds, and work comfortably at heights for much of the workday. You must also be able to hoist yourself up into the canopy.
• Proficiency with a roping system (Double or Single Rope Technique)
• A proven record of using chainsaws, harnesses, and ropes safely
• The standard stuff: Communication (accurate written, and verbal), time management, problem solving, being able to take notes on your phone, and being able to work an 8-hour shift without using your phone for non-work purposes (except at lunch, break or for an emergency), and being able to use your work phone to clock in and out
• The ability to lead by example, being extremely hardworking, being emotionally intelligent (having the ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.)
• Bonus points for ISA tree certifications or coursework related to tree trimming, maintenance, and/or arboriculture
• Bonus points for having served in a supervisory position
• Bonus points for having a Class-A driver's license in good standing
• Bonus points for any level of Tree-related Spanish

Who Should Apply

• Experienced climbers seeking to move up in their industry
• Natural leaders who lead by example
• Folks who already hold tree-related certification and licenses such as ISA, TRAQ, CPR, First Aid, etc.
• Those within an easy commute to Richmond, CA
• Egalitarians

Work Environment As our newest Climber, you'll work full-time, Monday through Friday, on a variety of job sites throughout Northern California. Once up to speed, you'll meet at 6:00 a.m. at our Richmond yard to pick up your work vehicle. Fellow Grounds-people and associate Climbers may be asked to meet at the job site from time to time. What next? If you're asked to take an online survey, please do so within three business days. Only folks who complete the survey and confirm they live within (or are moving within) a 45-minute commute of our Richmond, CA office will be considered.