Climbers Wanted

[Almstead Tree & Shrub]

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Co. is a multi-state tree, shrub and lawn care firm with a long history of excellent customer service and employee retention. We are looking for experienced Tree Climbers and Tree Crew Foremen to join our team. Tree Climbers will serve a pivotal role on tree care crews with the primary responsibility of climbing and assisting the crew foreman in the performance of all services. Tree Crew Foremen also serve a pivotal role on tree care crews with the primary responsibility of climbing and guiding his/her team in the performance of all services.

Tree Climber Responsibilities:

• Perform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader.
  
  
• Assist in the performance of specialized pruning and take-downs, installing cabling and bracing.
  
  
• Safely operate equipment (chainsaw, chipper, trucks, and hand tools).
  
  
• Participate in all job site safety briefings.
  
  
• Demonstrate and perform proper climbing techniques and procedures, pruning skills, application of approved knots and rigging techniques.
  
  
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
  
  
• Utilize knowledge of compartmentalization and other concepts related to tree wounding/pruning.
  
  Tree Climber Requirements:
  

• 2+ years industry experience.
  
  
• Knowledge of proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals.
  
  
• Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics of each species.
  
  
• Knowledge of chain saw safety and operation.
  
  
• Adept in tree climbing & bucket truck operation.
  
  
• CDL license preferred.
  
  Tree Crew Foremen Responsibilities:
  

• Direct crew in performance of work to be done; assign job specific tasks.
  
  
• Supervise workmanship to ensure the work meets job order specifications.
  
  
• Walk job site with consulting arborist.
  
  
• Ensure crew members wear all safety equipment at all times and that safety practices and measures are followed.
  
  
• Manage time, equipment and materials used to ensure job organization, equipment utilization and manpower are used in the most efficient manner.
  
  
• Direct the cleanup of job site and ensure all equipment and supplies are secured on the trucks.
  
  
• Reorder materials and supplies needed for trucks and equipment.
  
  
• Adhere to company safety and training policies to maintain safe and controlled work environment at all times.
  
  
• Confirm that all maintenance checks and services on equipment are followed.
  
  
• Ensure that crews are properly trained and understand company safety policies and procedures.
  
  
• Safely operate equipment (chainsaw, chipper, trucks, and hand tools).
  
  
• Participate in all job site safety briefings.
  
  
• Demonstrate and perform proper climbing techniques and procedures, pruning skills, application of approved knots and rigging techniques.
  
  Tre Crew Foremen Requirements:
  

• 5-7 years industry experience in residential tree care with the ability to train/direct crew members in all facets of tree care.
• Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics of each species.
• Knowledge of proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Knowledge of chain saw safety and operation.
• Adept in tree climbing & bucket truck operation.
• Quality workmanship, quality control with customer care attitude.
• CDL license preferred.

• Utilize knowledge of compartmentalization and other concepts related to tree wounding/pruning.
  
  Excellent compensation / Benefits Package, Including:
  

• Company 401K savings plan with employer contribution.
  
  
• Medical and dental plans w/employer contribution.
  
  
• Paid vacation, personal and holidays.
  
  
• Strong mentoring and training program / Continuing education reimbursement.