Production Arborist

Position Title: Production Arborist

Location: New Palestine, IN

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Job Summary

The Production Arborist is a versatile field professional responsible for performing all aspects of tree care, including pruning, removals, climbing and plant health care applications, in a team environment. This position supports multiple divisions within the company and plays a key role in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality tree care services.

This is a hands-on production role with opportunities to develop leadership and management skills.

The candidate will possess the Arborist certification from ISA.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Tree Work:
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment, including chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, and various hand tools.
• Perform general maintenance on all equipment, ensuring tools are sharp, fueled, and in good working order.
• Rake, chip, and load debris/brush onto trucks after tree work is completed.
• Safely and accurately mix and apply chemical, biological, and other treatments, including systemic injections, soil drenching, trunk sprays, and foliar applications.
• Calibrate and operate various types of application equipment (e.g., spray rigs, injectors, spreaders) ensuring precision and compliance with label directions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all applications, including products used, rates, target plants, and environmental conditions.
• Ensure Best Management Practices are being followed and executed.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Maintain constant vigilance and communication to ensure the safety of the entire crew and the public.
• Follow all company and OSHA safety guidelines and proper rigging techniques.
• Perform thorough site cleanup, including raking, sweeping, blowing, and removing all trimmings, wood chips, and other tree-related materials. The expectation is the work zone looks better than it did prior to our arrival.
• Teamwork & Professionalism:
• Communicate effectively with the Crew Leader, and other team members.
• Participate actively in all required safety and training meetings.
• Represent the company professionally, maintaining a neat appearance and respectful demeanor.
• Be willing to learn and accept direction for skill development.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience & Certification:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tree care or arboriculture with a professional company.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification is highly preferred.  
• Technical Skills:
• Expert knowledge of tree anatomy, and pruning best management practices required.
• Proven expertise in advanced rigging techniques and complex tree removal in confined spaces required.
• Proficient operation of heavy equipment (bucket truck, wood chipper, etc.) required.
• Leadership & Other:
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions.
• Possess a clean driving record and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
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