Tree Trimmer / Climber

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- applications without professional experience included will be automatically rejected

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Does the idea of being strapped to a desk doing the same old thing every day sound boring to you? We are Blue Ox Urban Forestry, a highly rated tree care business based out of Fort Worth, Texas, and employer of active, outdoor-loving people. We offer on-the-job training in an environment where everyone is treated with equal value and mutual respect.

ABOUT THE PERKS

In addition to a starting hourly pay rate of $19-24 per hour, our Tree Climbers are eligible for the following benefits and perks: Paid Bonuses Earned Paid Time Off One Paid Holiday Per Quarter Two Paid Floating Holidays to Use Whenever You Want Tree-Care-Related Education (classes, conferences, certifications or literature) to Increase Promotional Opportunities Annual Company Retreat (all expenses paid) Milestone Celebrations (for example, free work boots on 1-year anniversary Quick Cash for Acing Safety Pop Quiz … and

More Tree Climber Specialist Status:

Non-exempt, $19-24/hour Direct report:

Crew Leader Requirements:

✓ 2+ years experience on a tree crew ✓ 1-2 years experience climbing on a tree crew ✓ Valid driver's license a plus ✓ Pass standard vision and hearing tests ✓ Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time ✓ Wear all necessary PPE any time it is required ✓ Enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day ✓ Withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e. rain, heat, sun, cold ✓ Be able to traverse various terrains ✓ Be able to lift, move and maneuver up to 80 pounds on an infrequent basis, and up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis ✓ Be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment ✓ Have transportation to and from the start-up location ✓ Pass a pre-employment drug test and have a clean driver safety record if applying for a position that requires driving company vehicles

Responsibilities:

✓ Be punctual and reliable every day, and maintain good communication with your supervisor regarding anticipated absences, late arrivals, early departures, etc. ✓ Operate a chainsaw to piece up brush and logs ✓ Use chainsaws, hand saws, and pole saws to prune from the ground or rooftops ✓ Make pruning cuts according to

ANSI A300

standards ✓ Gather, stack, and haul brush and logs and feed it into a chipper or load onto a trailer ✓ Climb and maneuver within trees using ladders and/or saddle and climbing lines ✓ Use chainsaws, hand saws, and pole saws to prune while suspended in trees ✓ Use rigging lines to properly secure limbs before cutting and ensure they can be safely lowered to the ground by the GOS ✓ Prune and/or remove trees and shrubs in a timely manner without sacrificing the safety of your fellow crew members and the client's property ✓ Work in trees at varying levels above the ground while suspended ✓ Any additional tasks as specified by supervisors

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Experience:

professional tree climbing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fort Worth, TX 76126 (Required)

Work Location:

In person