Tree Climber

Job Summary
ArborScape Inc. is one of the area’s premier tree care companies, specializing in landscape construction, tree service, and trail construction. We are currently hiring a full-time role for our Tree Crew. We are looking for team players who enjoy the outdoors, working in the green industry, and are eager to learn. With opportunities in Landscape, Plant Health Care, and Trail Construction, we aim to put great people with a great team.

Job Description & Work Tasks

• Safety for all types of equipment used (Chipper, Stump Grinder, Chain Saw)
• Being a reliable member of the team and acting promptly with ground support
• Keeping the work area clear of debris, cleaning up limbs and branches as they are brought down, cutting work, and raking the area clear to maintain the safety zone
• Lining up branches and piling appropriately for loading into the Chipper
• Keeping tools in the staging area and safe zone
• Assuring that all lines are always kept clear
• Strong knowledge of tying and specific uses for tree-industry knot
• Being attentive to the climber’s cues throughout the job, always keeping an eye on the climber
• Participates in gear, tool, and equipment maintenance at the shop and in the field

Skills and requirements for the Groundsmen

• Skill and knowledge to operate and perform maintenance on specialized equipment including a chipper, stump grinder, and chainsaw in a safe and responsible manner
• Skill to hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers, and safely lower branches with ropes, or rigging
• Skills in knot tying and practical knowledge of each used in the field
• Minimum 1-year experience in tree work, ISA Certified Arborist a plus
• The desire to continue skill development, advance education and maintain certifications and accreditations
• Plant Health Care Applicators license a plus
• Must have a clean driving record, CDL a plus

Employment Benefits

First-year employees receive:

• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance supplement benefit
• Supplemental Life & Accident Insurance
• Company provided PPE & apparel
• Continued education support
• Job advancement opportunities
• Weekly paychecks
• Overtime!
• Excellent customer service & work ethic are rewarded with bonus pay

Benefits accrue with your time of service!

Relevant or transferable experience is desired, but not required for all positions - We like to train motivated, curious, hard-working folks with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. A desire to learn, create, and care for beautiful landscapes from natural materials is a must. We are looking for passionate people, who want to do a good job for our clients, do better for themselves, and work at a great company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Year round work

Experience:

• Tree care: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodstock, VT (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32