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Arbor Masters · 5 hours ago

Tree Crew Leader/ Climber

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business specializing in tree service and plant care. They are seeking a Tree Crew Leader/Climber to participate in all aspects of tree work including pruning and removals, while leading a team and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

AgricultureHealth CareLandscapingService Industry

Responsibilities

Operating heavy equipment, hand, and power equipment, such as bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws

Repairing, sharpening, and maintaining equipment and tools

Performing basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles

Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects

Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected and prepared with fuel and fluids

Performing job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE

Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services Arbor Masters offers, and performing pre- and post-job walk-throughs

Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew

Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion

Motivating and guiding team in a positive manner and ensuring daily production goals are met

Operating equipment including but not limited to hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, pruning saws, chain saws, stump grinders, bucket trucks, claw trucks, chippers and aerial lifts

Maintaining and repairing small tools and equipment such as blowers, chainsaws and chippers

Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected, cleaned and prepared with fuel and fluids

Reviewing work to be performed with customers, completing paperwork, conducting post-job customer walkthroughs, and collecting payments upon completion of work

Conducting job briefings and assigning tasks to crew members, along with work zone set-up

Communicating and reinforcing industry safety standards and company policies while utilizing safety PPE

Supervising tree crew while performing tree pruning and removals and assisting in debris cleanup

Performing supplemental support (cabling and bracing) techniques

Completing OSHA and AMTL accident reports and incident reports when necessary

Qualification

Climbing experienceISA Certified ArboristTree pruning techniquesTechnical riggingCablingBracingCDL classBSafety standards knowledgeTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Must be a team player with a positive attitude, able to lead, train and motivate team members

Must have a valid driver's license and possess a class C driver's license

Must be at least 18 years old

Minimum of 3 years climbing experience and/or 2 years documented foreman experience

Advanced knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques, along with skilled cabling and bracing techniques, and knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging

Experience with technical rigging for use in trimming and large removals

ISA Certified Arborist (or in process)

Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions

Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50 lbs on a regular basis, along with the ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet