Arborist/ Climber

Job Description

Rayzor Edge Tree Service is a thriving, independently-owned, full service residential and commercial tree service, lot clearing & logging business. As a result of business growth, we are seeking an experienced Tree Climber who has a passion for preserving and caring for trees and a thirst for advancement to join our growing, customer-focused team of professionals. This is a climbing position and requires someone who has experience and can hit-the-trees climbing!

About Us –we are committed to establishing a new level of customer service and employee satisfaction excellence within the tree care industry! We are a small but growing, committed team that dares to think differently while bringing a strong tradition of providing exceptional, professional service and positive attitude to work every day. We provide a full range of tree care, lot clearing and commercial logging services to the Tri-City and surrounding areas and are looking to selectively bring on additional team members who seek a long-term position, accountability/responsibility, real opportunity for advancement, are reliable and very importantly - are a good fit within the team. We provide opportunities for year-round employment.

This new role is primarily for our residential tree care service. We are looking to add a third qualified climber to our team, having 3 climbers will speed things up, and spread the load and responsibility across 3 guys, rather then just 1 main climber, making everybodies job easier.

Our year looks a little different then most companies with the land clearing side of the company

January-March, The residential crew is shut down, and the crew jumps on land clearing for 2-3 months. The consists of running forestry equipment such as excavators, skidders, mulchers, etc. The guys enjoy the break and running equipment instead of climbing trees in -15 and wind chill has it's benefits!

About You – You’re a tree care service ROCKSTAR! The right candidate will be an energetic individual with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field, strong leadership experience (or has the potential) with a positive “can-do, wanna do” attitude. We seek someone who is friendly, neat, customer-focused and committed to being a strong a crew leader and member. If you want to work within a large company that takes a short-sighted, canned “McDonalds” approach to the tree care industry and team management - we are not the right place for you!

Responsibilities:

• Understands and demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of the ground person and climber positions
• Ensures that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
• Ensures that all equipment safety and maintenance procedures are followed
• Interacts with clientele to help ensure complete job satisfaction
• Participates in all safety training sessions offered, asks questions, and improves job safety skills
• Assists in business and sales development activities

Requirements: the qualified candidate will bring experience in the various areas of tree services including the following:

• Proficient at Pruning or removing trees per ISA standards
• Working off the ground in tree canopy and using truck-mounted lifts
• Climbs and operates aerial lift to perform tree pruning, removal, cabling & bracing.
• Operate Chippers, Trucks, Aerial Lifts, stump grinders or special equipment
• Knowledge of proper pruning and removal techniques
• Use of sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques
• Supervisory leadership experience
• Maintain all issued gear/assigned equipment
• Be a diligent problem solver and can communicate well with co-workers and customers
• Demonstrate professionalism and deliver exceptional customer service to clients
• G license required, as is a good driving record; Commercial DZ Driver’s License would be an asset
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, or a related field would be an asset
• ISA Arborist Certification would also be an asset.

Rewards - This position provides an excellent opportunity, both short-term and long-term for the right individual. Starting pay is commensurate with experience and there is an excellent incentive (bonus) package!

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• climbing: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• ISA Certification (preferred)
• Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person