What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Health Care Technician position at Arbortec Tree Service?
The technician will perform daily treatment routes of PHC services varying by season. Services include pesticide spraying, soil injections, trunk injections, and root excavations. Primary work consists of driving and operating a spray truck Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Responsibilities:
• Completing daily production schedule
• Communicating with customers and sales team to ensure customer expectations are met
• Routine vehicle and equipment maintenance
• PPE maintenance and inspection
• Product inventory and application recordkeeping (daily data entry)
• Strict compliance with all state and federal pesticide regulations (CDA, EPA, etc.).
• Potential to work with tree trimming crew if weather does not permit spray truck operation
Minimum Requirements: Clean driving record and basic tree/plant species identification. Ideal candidates will have local plant ID and pest knowledge, ability to obtain CO Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor license within 6 months, and ISA Certified Arborist within one year from hire date. Experience preferred so we can get a jump-start on this year's production schedule.
Compensation:
• $18 to $25 DOE
• 40 hour work week with guaranteed 8 hour pay for $1500 daily crew production.
• Overtime typically available, if needed – we believe weekends are for family and fun.
• Quality equipment, customers and safety culture. You are appreciated!
• Uniforms (Arborwear shirts) and equipment (PPE and all application tools) supplied by the company. Additional clothing budget after 1 year.
• 1% production bonus (paid bi-weekly).
• Yearly raises for great performance and attitude.
• Includes life insurance, 60% reimbursement for health insurance, paid holidays and vacation (after 6 months).
• Education reimbursement – we encourage advancement through knowledge.
Salary : $18 - $25