What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Climber position at Bowman's Tree Service?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Tree Climber and play a vital role in maintaining healthy, beautiful, and safe urban and rural landscapes. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work outdoors, utilizing specialized equipment and techniques to prune, remove, and care for trees. You will be an essential part of a team dedicated to promoting tree health, safety, and aesthetic appeal through skilled climbing, rigging, and ground operations. Whether working from a bucket truck or on foot, your efforts will directly contribute to vibrant communities and well-maintained green spaces.
Duties
- Safely operate bucket trucks, rigging gear, and climbing equipment to access trees at various heights for pruning or removal projects
- Execute tree care tasks including pruning, trimming, planting, and removal with precision and adherence to arborist rigging techniques
- Use chainsaws and hand tools to cut branches or sections of trees while following strict safety protocols
- Implement rigging procedures for complex tree removals or limb disassembly using appropriate knots, slings, and pulleys
- Conduct site assessments utilizing GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools for mapping and planning tree work
- Assist with landscape maintenance tasks such as lawn care, planting, and general landscaping to support overall site health
- Maintain equipment including bucket trucks and rigging gear; perform routine safety checks and proper storage after use
Qualifications
- Proven outdoor work experience with a focus on horticulture, arboriculture, or landscaping environments
- Strong knowledge of tree care practices including pruning, trimming, tree removal, and plant health assessment
- Experience operating bucket trucks, chainsaws, and other arborist equipment safely and effectively
- Familiarity with arborist rigging techniques for safe tree dismantling and limb removal
- Ability to read maps or plans using GIS technology for project planning and site navigation
- Knowledge of safety protocols related to climbing at heights and operating heavy machinery
- Growing experience in horticulture or dendrology (the study of trees) is preferred but not required
- Excellent physical fitness with the ability to climb trees confidently and perform manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions
Join us to help shape vibrant landscapes while advancing your skills in tree care! We are committed to providing a safe environment where your expertise can flourish. This paid position offers opportunities for growth in arboriculture, landscaping, and outdoor maintenance fields.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35