What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Climber position at TLC Tree?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Tree Climber and play a vital role in maintaining healthy, safe, and beautiful urban and rural landscapes. In this energetic and hands-on position, you will utilize your climbing skills, arborist knowledge, and safety expertise to perform tree care operations that enhance the environment and ensure public safety. Your work will involve climbing, rigging, pruning, and removing trees with precision and care, contributing to sustainable landscape management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors in various settings while honing your skills in arboriculture and landscape maintenance.
Duties
- Safely ascend trees using climbing gear and techniques to perform pruning, trimming, or removal tasks.
- Operate bucket trucks and other aerial lift equipment to access high branches efficiently and securely.
- Utilize rigging techniques to carefully lower large branches or entire trees during removal or pruning projects.
- Conduct tree care activities such as planting, pruning, trimming, and supporting healthy growth through horticultural practices.
- Apply arborist rigging techniques for complex tree work, ensuring safety for team members and the environment.
- Perform tree removal operations with chainsaws and other tools while adhering strictly to safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Proven outdoor work experience
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate bucket trucks, chainsaws, and other tree care equipment.
- Knowledge of arborist rigging techniques, tree trimming, pruning, and plant care practices.
- Familiarity with safety protocols related to climbing, rigging, bucket operation, and tree removal activities.
- Growing experience in landscaping or related fields such as lawn care or horticulture is highly desirable.
- Ability to work at heights using proper climbing gear while maintaining focus on safety standards.
- Strong physical fitness to handle outdoor conditions including lifting heavy loads, balancing on branches or ladders, and working in varying weather conditions.
Join us in creating safer environments while advancing your career in arboriculture! We are committed to supporting your growth with comprehensive training opportunities and a vibrant team environment dedicated to excellence in tree care and landscape maintenance.
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Safety equipment provided
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $30 - $50