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Heartland Tree Service, LLC

Tree Climber/ Production Arborist

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What they do

An Arborist provides care for trees. Trims and prunes trees to promote healthy growth and cuts trees or clear branches near utility lines, street signs or houses. Monitors trees for disease and insect damage. Manages trimming, watering and planting in parks and urban areas.

$50,202 / year median in Indiana

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Heartland Tree Service is looking for an experienced climber/ bucket operator to join our team. The ideal person for this position. A skilled tree professional who takes pride in their work, works safely, and knows how to get things done. This is not an entry-level training position. You should have legitimate professional tree experience and be comfortable contributing safely from day one. What we're looking for: ✅ Experienced tree climber ✅ Proficient bucket truck operator ✅ Comfortable with removals, pruning, rigging & technical tree work ✅ Able to safely operate chainsaws and other tree equipment ✅ Strong understanding of knots, rigging and safe work practices ✅ Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team ✅ Takes initiative and doesn't need to be babysat
  • ISA certification, & CDL is a plus , but not required What you can expect from us: Competitive pay based on experience and ability Steady , year-round work Modern equipment and well-maintained trucks Opportunity to grow with a company that continues to invest in equipment and employees Respectful treatment — we value our employees and the work they do.
We believe in having a sustainable workload. You won't be expected to climb every single day. Some days you'll climb, other days you'll run the bucket, work the ground, rig, operate equipment, or help lead the job. We understand that good tree climbers are hard to find, and we don't expect you to destroy your body just to prove you're tough. Our goal is to build a team of skilled people who can rely on each other, do quality work, and go home at the end of the day. We do a lot of large removals, technical removals, climbing, bucket work and production tree work . We have the equipment to do the job right, and we want people who know how to use it. If you're an experienced climber/bucket operator looking for a company where your skills are valued and you're treated like a professional, we want to hear from you. 765-513-1893 Message us or give us a call to apply. Heartland Tree Service LLC Family Operated
  • Veteran Owned
  • ISA Certified Arborist Pay:
    $25.00
  • $35.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Safety equipment provided Application Question(s): Do you have driver's license and reliable transportation? Can you name some common pieces of rigging equipment used on a tree removal? What kind of climbing techniques do you know? Please be descriptive What does ISA stand for? Where is the proper placement of a pruning cut made? List any/ all equipment you have experience on? (experience means an extensive amount of time running machines, not renting a skid steer one time on the weekend.) If we hired you tomorrow, would you need instruction and guidance on how to do your job? Or can you hop right into a crew and get things done? (this is not an entry level position, you will be expected to know your job from day one.) What are you looking for in your next tree service employer? Why did you leave your last employer? How many years of experience do you have climbing or operating from a lift/ bucket truck? (this means professional full time experience)
Work Location:
In person