Arborist job description

Climber **Up to $35.00hr! **

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients’ landscapes.

In this role, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape.

What a day is like:

Daily focus is working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to our clients. The Tree Care Team is involved in all aspects of tree climbing, pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care. Team members are able to safely operate all equipment and perform the assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients.

What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with:

• Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species’ characteristics
• Ability to climb without spurs
• Experience with tree care safety standards
• Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
• Valid Driver’s license, CDL a plus
• previous tree climbing experience a plus
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)

Why you might love working here:

• We have lots of training and development opportunities and support continuing education in the industry
• Our Tree Care Team works alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, 401(K) Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Equipment Account

Interested in taking your career to another location? We have several openings at other SavATree locations across the United States, and we offer relocation assistance in most cases. Just ask us for further details.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace

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Job DescriptionSalary: $20-$26/hour

Lucas Tree Experts is hiring in Lewiston, ME.

Lucas Tree Experts , a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for a motivated individual to join their team as an Arborist/Tree Foreman .

Previous experience in the Tree Industry & CDL A or B with Air Brake endorsement license preferred. Lucas Tree Experts provides on the job training for those willing, able and interested in advancing their skills in this field.

Why Lucas Tree?

• High earning potential with weekly incentives
• Safety first culture
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Work outdoors

This is a full time, year round, outdoor, physical labor opportunity. Duties include : driving and operating a bucket truck, running a crew of 2 to 3 people, manual removal of vegetation from work areas, running various forestry equipment and performing line clearance, pruning, and removals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Current and Valid CDL A or B with Air Brake endorsement Preferred.

Must have previous experience in the Tree Industry with a proven Safety Record.

Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.

Must be able to work outside in various types of weather.

Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position.

Must be willing and able to learn how to operate a bucket 75 ft. in the air & operate all equipment safely.

Must be willing and able to learn how to climb trees using the proper tools of the trade.

Must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications as required by the position in order to grow your career (this is paid for by Lucas Tree Experts).

Must be able to successfully complete a post offer physical & drug screen as well as a background and motor vehicle check.

Must have a clean safety record.

Lucas Tree Experts offers paid, hands-on, on the job training, paid educational courses for advancement in the industry. We also offer safety and bonus incentive programs & a complete benefits package. Come work for a company that offers advancement opportunities and a great quality of work life.

*Please Note: Correspondence will be primarily via e-mail. Please provide us with a working e-mail on your application.

JOB SUMMARY: Provides support to Technical Services - Horticulture, Ride and Show, and Facilities Maintenance departments, as well as other divisions across UO, with all aspects and requirements for tree maintenance, removal and relocation. Shall obtain and hold a MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) card for lane closures and traffic maintenance.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Operate all heavy equipment, being adept in the use of a bucket truck and high reach to prune, move, install, and remove trees. Being proficient in the operation and maintenance of all 2-cycle equipment i.e.: Chain saws, power pole saws, and back-pack or handheld blowers. Complete Maximo Work Orders.

+ Climb trees for proper maintenance and removal, within UO climbing and rigging guidelines. Including the ability to perform specific climbing knots i.e.: Bowline hitch, half hitch, double half hitch, and slip knot

+ Rigging trees for proper pruning and removal by applying the essential techniques used for tree felling

+ Identification of proper tree nutrition and/or deficiencies.

+ Stakes and guys trees according to UO Horticulture standards.

+ Provide correct hand signals for heavy equipment operation and rental cranes to insure safe operation.

+ Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: High school degree or GED preferred

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 Years: in arboriculture settings; or equivalent combination of education and experience.; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Class B CDL required; ISA Arborist Certification preferred; MOT (Maintenance Of Traffic) certification from DOT required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This job requires extensive physical job duties and the ability to climb and trim trees at long intervals. In addition to the use of specific knot tying, strategic climbing, and the use of power tools while in the trees and on the ground. Must have the ability to operate and work out of a bucket truck and high reach at heights up to but not limited to 50 feet.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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