Schra Tree Care is seeking an Experienced, Highly Skilled Tree Climber Arborist

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schratree

Location
Loveland
Offering top pay!

If you are looking to be a part of a local, top-rated, growing business that is offering great career opportunities, we want to hear from you!

Tree Climber Duties:
- Perform tree climbing and pruning operations using proper techniques and equipment.
- Safely operate bucket trucks and rigging equipment for tree care and maintenance
- Conduct tree inspections to assess health, identify hazards, and determine appropriate actions prior to climbing.
- Able to ascend/descend limb walking.
- Trim, shape, and remove trees to enhance their appearance and promote healthy growth.
- Able to perform/understand chainsaw maintenance and safety cutting techniques.

Requirements:
- 5 years minimum of professional experience in the arboriculture industry and as a tree climber
- Able to perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully in in all weather conditions
- Must be friendly, personable and customer focused.
- Great attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team.
- High degree of professionalism.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted US Driver License
- ISA certification preferred.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in tree climbing and the arboriculture industry.

Company description

Local, family-owned tree company. We have proudly served the Loveland and Berthoud, Colorado community for over 35 years.

Chris and Kurt Schra have a reputation for caring deeply about their customers and have worked hard to build and maintain the trust and confidence of the Northern Colorado community.
 
Is that the top end to start a climber with 5 years experience? Expecting them to provide anything, such as a saddle, climbing gear, climbing saw, saw pants?

Loveland had a high cost of living.
Almost 150 percent of average for housing.

You might consider paying more if you want someone solid and longterm.

No horse in the race... one owner to another.
 
IMO, a solid, reliable, longterm groundworker is a $30+/ hour employee, plus a holiday bonus, sick pay, professional development.



I figured an easy $200 for boots, $300 for saw pants, $150-200 for rain gear and a soft shell, a helmet (with mud and visor) and Sena is another $300, so just for my employee to get out of the truck Costs me over $1000. W/C is $5+ per hour.
I don't want to hire a groundie who isn't worth $25/ hour. Not worth it.

I saw McDonald's advertising $19/ hour to start.
 
We are willing to pay over $30 for the right candidate who is actually an experienced, skilled climber. We provide equipment and gear. We do understand that the cost of living in Colorado is out of control. This is merely an average based on skill level. Unfortunately, we keep running into issues with people who claim that they are an experienced, skilled climber and turn out not to be.
 
schratree said:
We are willing to pay over $30 for the right candidate who is actually an experienced, skilled climber. We provide equipment and gear. We do understand that the cost of living in Colorado is out of control. This is merely an average based on skill level. Unfortunately, we keep running into issues with people who claim that they are an experienced, skilled climber and turn out not to be.
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Southsound said it already . Try advertising more money and benefits, pto you may be surprised at the talent you could find ! Say 70k yearly salary starting and see who shows up?
 
schratree said:
We are willing to pay over $30 for the right candidate who is actually an experienced, skilled climber. We provide equipment and gear. We do understand that the cost of living in Colorado is out of control. This is merely an average based on skill level. Unfortunately, we keep running into issues with people who claim that they are an experienced, skilled climber and turn out not to be.
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It's worth posting some more details. Pay will definitely depend on experience.

We all understand the way so many climbers are the best climber Ever!

Hope you find the right fit with longevity.

Post work pics and specifics about jobs you do, if you have a niche.
 
For reference, the guy who I work for for $30 is the guy who started me at that when I wasn't quite there yet, and he let's me do whatever I want as far as scheduling myself other higher paying jobs, since I have my own gear and other guys will hire me for one offs now.
 
Years ago I made 30/hr as crew lead/foreman while being certified, with a CDL, and crappy benefits in a moderate COL area in California. Moved to Oregon and made 42/hr for the same role, no benefits, and way less skilled/knowledgeable co workers. I won't be in either position again.
Benefits/culture/perks make a huge difference, and competitive pay is necessary, especially nowadays. I definitely believe if you want to attract the top climber you're going to have to offer top pay. Otherwise it shouldn't be a surprise when it doesn't work out with guys lying about experience who show up late and drunk from the night before for $25/hr. Are other companies in your area offering similar pay, and are you able to offer a better package?

(I'm not a badass climber or anything, but I show up early without a hangover and play well with others)
 
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