What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arborist position at Branch Tree Service?
Qualifications :
- Extensive knowledge and experience in tree care such as climbing, pruning, removals, worksite safety, etc
- Experience in tree and shrub ID, pest ID and IPM.
- Signs of tree hazards.
- Understands the concept of root fertilizing, (when, where, and why).
- Able to operate trucks and equipment and perform daily and weekly fleet service needs.
- Understands and can use chainsaws, shears, and additional pruning tools.
- Able to lead by example (safety, PPE, communications, and instructing).
- Helps support in every way the completion of work and satisfaction of customers.
- 3 years of experience.
Recommend Industry Credentials :
- ISA Certified Arborist.
- Chauffeur's License or CDL-A.
- DOT Health Card.
- State of Michigan Category B Pesticide Certification.
- Hazardous Tree Evaluation Certification.
What Kind of Person Fits Our Team :
Illegal substances, mind-altering drugs, or alcohol have no place in our company as safety comes first for everyone. We seek those who respect themselves as well as they respect their fellow team members, our customers, and even a complete stranger.
We seek those whom we can rely on and have a strong work ethic including words of truth. Our ideal arborist is someone who seeks to continually improve their skills and knowledge in arboriculture and seeks to better themselves, their opportunities, and the company daily. You must be able to
pass our company-sponsored DOT physical. Good hygiene is appreciated and expected as public health is key to our performance and success.
Our Culture :
Branch Tree Service, Inc. is a family-owned business. We have been servicing the tree care service industry since April of 1983.
We are now led by our third generation of family leadership. We strive to live and lead by our values and mission : God, Family, Work,
Honesty, Ethics, Integrity! We frown upon the use of foul language, yelling, and harmful speech as mutual respect to all is expected.
We have a wonderful 12,000 square ft building easily accessible from about anywhere you might live. Our equipment is continually updated and serviced for both reliability and safety.
Company clothing and PPE is provided. We even offer a fresh cup of coffee every morning to start the day out right!
Benefits :
- PTO, 401K, Health Insurance plus other medical benefits.
- Monday-Friday. Overtime including Saturdays is available but not usually mandatory.
- No out-of-town travel is required except for possible work-related.
- Trainings / Seminars
Last updated : 2024-11-15