Climbing Foreperson - Richmond, United States - Tree Company in Berkeley

Description

Job Description

• Title: Climbing Foreperson with Signing Bonus

• Are you a Tree Climber with at least two years of experience?
• Have you served as a supervisor and foreperson?
• Do you have ISA certifications?
• Would a signing bonus ease your transition to your new role?
• If so, please keep reading.

• Compensation: $30.00 and $42.00 per hour plus a SIGNING BONUS for qualified candidates. See details below

• About the role
• At Professional Tree Care, our Climbers serve as the field-based leaders to their own crews. They direct production, work with customers, communicate with Project Managers, heavy equipment operators, grounds people, operations managers, and, of course, they climb on a daily basis.

• Requirements
• You LOVE climbing trees and working outside
• Climbing experience = minimum of two years; increased hourly rate for certifications and deep knowledge of climbing and the arboricultural industry
• Clean CA driver's license without points
• Physically fit and unafraid of heights; able to handle chainsaws at distances between 20' and 90' in the air, on average
• Able to pass a physical exam, background check, and able to lift 40 pounds
• Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Bonus points for safety training experience and/or leadership coursework
• Pay rate will be based primarily on your knowledge, tree-related experience, supervisory experience, and certifications including ISA Certified Tree Worker, TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional or Certified (Climbing) Arborist

• The work you'll do
• Service as our Top Climbing Foreperson by climbing trees using a variety of climbing systems
• Lead and mentor a team of junior-level climbers and grounds people
• Provide top-notch service to our customers including pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Ensure that work is done safely and efficiently on every job while meeting daily production numbers
• Remove hazardous trees as outlined in our contracts
• Work alongside our Certified Arborists/Estimators to ensure you're installing cables, bracing systems, and lightning protection systems as outlined in our contracts
• Working with our Human Resources & Training folks to confirm you and your team are trained, and meet compliance, safety, OSHA and other requirements including sexual harassment, safe driver training
• Oversee the maintenance of the tools and equipment used on your jobs including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, trucks, harnesses, and other vital equipment

• Compensation, Benefits and Perks
• This is a full-time, permanent position that will report to our Richmond-based yard. After 90 days of employment, you'll be offered these benefits and perks:
• 50% contribution toward dental, optical, and medical/Kaiser insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued as you go
• 6 paid holidays
• 5 paid sick leave days
• Employee referral program
• Use of a company vehicle from the yard to the job site
• Mileage reimbursement when using your vehicle for company purposes
• After one year of employment and if age 25 years or more, employees may participate in the company's 401(k) program

• Signing Bonus: Up to $2,000.00

• The winning candidate who earns this position will be paid a signing bonus based on their match to the role. The bonus is taxable and will be paid in one's first payroll/paycheck. Details to be provided in your interview.

• How to apply
• If you are CURRENTLY a climber or have RECENTLY worked as a climber in the past year, please upload your resume as a .PDF file so we can see your background and experience. Be sure to include the total number of years you've been in the tree care industry and note any certifications that will get you to the top of our pay range.
• All candidates being considered must live within a 40-minute morning commute to Richmond, CA. If you're moving to within this area, please let us know when you'll arrive.

Company Description

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. We recycle 100% of material removed from job sites, mill logs into boards and create organic mulch from wood chips. Our staff, equipment, resources, and experience allow us to perform tree services at any scale. Our company culture is family-like, seeking individuals passionate about complex projects, hard work, learning, and forming lasting relationships.