Professional Tree Climber/ Climbing Arborist

Florissant MO

Description

EconoTree LLC offers quality Tree Care services with a staff of experts and certified arborists in every role. We use state of the art equipment and pride ourselves on excellent customer service! We are currently looking for an exceptional Tree Climber to join our team! Responsibilities • Report punctually each day prepared to work a full day. • Assist in preparing trucks and materials needed for day’s work at the crew leader’s direction. • Shall perform professional tree care such as pruning, removals, reductions etc. in accordance to ANSI A300 standards. • Shall help to maintain and keep track of all tools and/or equipment used in daily operation. • Shall constantly observe, learn, and practice climbing and tree maintenance skills in a continued effort to improve his/her own professional skills. • Shall use all equipment and perform all jobs safely, making accident prevention a part of daily conduct. • Shall be ready and willing to assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and shall be capable of taking a leadership role when required. Qualifications • Knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operation of all equipment commonly used in tree care. • Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time. • Must possess a valid driver’s license, preferably a CDL. • Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations. • Must know and understand all approved operating procedures that apply to the climber job description and aerial lift operator job description. • Must be familiar with electrical hazards, appropriate operating procedures when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial techniques in the event of an emergency aloft. • Must successfully complete a performance review. • Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions. • Must possess physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception, and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance. • Must be able to climb and descend trees using rope and climbing saddle/harness; to learn, administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including aerial tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques; must be able to quickly remove him/herself from a potential danger area. • Must have the ability to obtain Certified Arborist credential.