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The Professional Tree Care Company
Tree Climber - 2 years experience
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What they do
A Tree Climber or Trimmer trims and prunes trees. Clears away excess branches near utility lines or over roads or sidewalks. Prunes dead or diseased tree limbs to improve the appearance and health of the tree. Uses rigging equipment and may work from a truck powered lift; uses chain saws and other power equipment.
$58,210 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Tree Climber
- 2 years experience 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 $32
- $36 an hour
- Full-time The Professional Tree Care Company 9 reviews $32
- $36 an hour
- Full-time Do you have at least
TWO YEARS
ofEXPERIENCE
as aTREE CLIMBER
? Do you own a climbing gear? Can you get to Hayward, CA by 6:15 a.m.? If so, please keep reading….NOTE:
Please apply for our Grounds-to-Climber Apprenticeship role if you have not yet worked as aPROFESSIONAL TREE CLIMBER.
Compensation and Benefits This Climber position is a full-time, year-round opportunity with a starting hourly rate of between $32.00 and $36.00 or more…………... depending on your relevant work experience, gear, fit to the role, and fit to our company culture. The position comes with competitive benefits including: Full-time, year-round work at a stable company that's 45 years old. Paid vacation (earned/accrued as you work/accumulate hours) 50% contribution toward medical, dental, and optical insurance for employees 5 paid holidays Paid sick leave Access to a 401(k) account immediately Company-issued safety equipment, gear, and clothing Employee referral program Training and development resources, plus opportunities for advancement Tree industry certification and license reimbursement for those who qualify About the opportunity In this position, you'll join a highly experienced team of certified professionals who are known for their ability to remove enormous trees using large cranes and equipment, and excellent customer service. The person who fills this position must be an experienced professional tree Climber who seeks to lead her/his own crew. They will be comfortable working at heights most of the day, physically fit, and eager to demonstrate their knowledge to be promoted. The right person for this job will be a natural leader; someone who enjoys directing and coaching their crew while also working safely and efficiently. She/he/they have enough Climbing knowledge to be able to lead her/his/their own team without much training. The person we hire will be the type who reports to work early to be on time; someone who takes pride in completing their projects on budget, and LOVES working in the trees. About us 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. What makes us unique? We recycle 100% of material removed from job sites at our own Green Waste Recycle Yard, custom mill logs, and create organic mulch- and (soon) electricity
- from the wood chips.
Grounds-people and Climbers Apprentices:
Confirming their timecards are correct, letting them know what work needs to be done each day to complete the job on time/on budget Identifying and performing tree inventories Doing tree risk assessments Installing bracing, cabling, and lightning protection systems Working in the tree canopy to prune, thin, and remove dead wood Removing dangerous and/or hazardous trees Ensuring the health, safety and beauty of trees Providing routine tree maintenance, plus insect and disease management Performing emergency tree services: removing fallen trees from driveways, structures, etc. Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies Ensuring all work sites are kept clean and free of hazards General Duties will vary but include: Serving as part of a multi-person crew that typically includes a Climber/Foreman and Ground Crew Hitting bid targets; the number of hours allotted to each job each day Properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts) once trained Operating our trucks and equipment in a safe manner Overseeing the grinding of material, raking, blowing and collecting leaves; disposing of debris Participating and/or in routine safety meetings Assisting with developing processes to increase efficiency Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions Requirements, Experience, Skills, and AbilitiesTWO YEARS
experience as a TREE CLIMBER or production Arborists; a professional who works full-time to trim, clear, and remove trees Having reliable transportation to drive to job sites throughout the greater Bay Area. Clean and current California Driver's License (ABSOLUTELYCLEAN CA DL!
) Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Physically fit, able to lift +- 50 pounds, and work comfortably at heights for much of the workday Proficiency with a roping system (Double or Single Rope Technique) A proven record of using chainsaws, harnesses, ropes, safely The standard stuff: Communication (accurate written, and verbal), time management, problem solving, being able to take notes on your phone, and being able to work an 8-hour shift without using your phone for non-work purposes (except at lunch, break or for an emergency) Soft skills: The ability to lead by example, being extremely hardworking, being emotionally intelligent (having the ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.