Tree Climber - Richmond, United States - Tree Company in Berkeley

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Tree Climber Entry/Experienced

• Are you COMFORTABLE at HEIGHTS of 60 feet or higher in the air?
• Have you been climbing trees and pruning them for years?
• If not, are you interested in learning how to become a tree climber?
• If you answered "YES", please keep reading.....

About the opportunity

In these positions, you'll join a highly experienced team of certified professionals who are known for their ability to remove and prune a variety of different types and sizes of trees. Your role will include scaling trees to remove or prune them. Once you're well trained, you'll lead tree removal, cutting, chipping, and loading brush/wood, amongst other responsibilities.

NOTE: We are seeking all levels of Climber, from Entry Level to Supervisory. Pay will be based on experience, of course. Senior Level/Certified Climbers with leadership experience can make up to $40.00 per hour plus bonuses and overtime.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Climb trees using rope and saddle
• Pruning and Removing Trees/Shrubs
• Tree ID skills and knowledge of proper pruning techniques
• Tree Risk Assessments
• Preferred Experience performing ornamental and natural pruning and shaping
• Preferred Knowledge of knots, rigging techniques, tree cabling, and bracing

Requirements, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Class A California Drivers License
• Able to perform heavy lifting, bending, standing, reaching, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Customer service minded
• Knowledge of safe work procedures
• Speaks English; Spanish a plus
• Punctuality and reliability are a must
• Preferred (Experienced) minimum of 3 years experience as a tree climber
• Preferred (Experienced) experience with managing crews and jobs

Compensation, Benefits and Perks:

This is a full-time, permanent position that will be worked on-site. Salary will be based on experience starting at $25.00/hr. ONLY Experienced Tree Climbers will have Union Benefits. After 90 days of employment, you'll be offered these benefits and perks:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 5 days of paid vacation, accrued as you go
• 6 paid holidays
• 5 paid sick leave days
• After one year of employment and if age 25 years or more, employees may participate in the company's 401(k) program

Company DescriptionSince 1980, The Professional Tree Care Company has been trusted for tree services throughout Northern California. Based in Berkeley, CA, we service commercial, residential, and public works projects from Mendocino to Monterey, and from San Francisco to Sacramento.

What makes us unique? We recycle 100% of material removed from job sites at our own Green Waste Recycle Yard, mill logs into boards, and create organic mulch from the wood chips. We also have the staff, equipment, resources, and experience to perform tree services at any scale.

Our company culture is often referred to as being family-like. Most of our managers have been with us 10+ years; many over 20. We like to hire folks who seek a work home; people eager to dive into complex projects, work hard, learn, and make friends along the way

Company Description

Since 1980, The Professional Tree Care Company has been trusted for tree services throughout Northern California. Based in Berkeley, CA, we service commercial, residential, and public works projects from Mendocino to Monterey, and from San Francisco to Sacramento.\r
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What makes us unique? We recycle 100% of material removed from job sites at our own Green Waste Recycle Yard, mill logs into boards, and create organic mulch from the wood chips. We also have the staff, equipment, resources, and experience to perform tree services at any scale.\r
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Our company culture is often referred to as being family-like. Most of our managers have been with us 10+ years; many over 20. We like to hire folks who seek a work home; people eager to dive into complex projects, work hard, learn, and make friends along the way