Tree Climbers (Arborist & Tree Care)

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trims or removes trees by climbing with ropes and saddle or with the aid of an aerial lift device
• Inspects assigned tools and equipment for proper working condition;
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, brush and debris often weighing 25 pounds or more; feeds brush into chipper
• Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment from elevated surfaces in trees
• Operate other equipment as assigned, such as a chipper
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent voice communication with workers aloft
• Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• Familiar with electrical hazards, appropriate operating procedures when in proximity to electrical conductors, and aerial rescue techniques in the event of an emergency aloft.
• Lift heavy objects (sometimes up to or over 75 pounds)
• Pass E-Verify
• Pass Background Check

At LandCare, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity for professional growth and respect that comes from working for the industry leader. Come grow with us.