Tree Service Crew Member

Sequim WA

Description

Arbor’s Edge Tree Service is seeking crew members with a desire to pursue a career in arboriculture. Who we are: Arbor's Edge is a full service tree company serving the north Olympic Peninsula, primarily Clallam and Jefferson counties. Our services include pruning, technical tree removal, fruit orchard care, tree support systems, directional felling, tree planting, wildlife trees, brush clearing, and general plant health care. We are a small, 10-year-old company, ISA Certified Arborist operated and owned. We work to ANSI A300 in all of our services. We value the training and advancement of our employees, creating a safe and positive work environment, and treating our customers with a high level of professionalism. This is a 3/4 time position, 30 hours/week, Tues-Thurs. Possible full time hours on a 4/10 schedule for motivated individuals with the right skills. What we offer: Wages starting at $18-22/hr DOE. Paid time off benefits Annual paid training opportunities for motivated employees First AID/CPR training and continued certification provided Steady, year-round work Paid ISA Certification option for qualified, long-term employees. PPE provided Safety Culture, Z133 standards Continued opportunities for advancement What we need: Candidates must have some combination of the following skills: Pruning Planting Fruit trees/Orchards Chainsaw operation Knots Basic Rigging Felling/Bucking Bucket/Aerial Lift Basic climbing, MRS, SRS Tool and Equipment Maintenance Operating Truck/Trailer Combinations Chipper Operation Skid Steer or Excavator Customer Service Management/Crew Lead Candidates MUST have: A minimum of 2 years experience in a green industry field (tree service, landscaping, nursery, commercial orchard, etc.) Preference will be given to applicants with actual tree service experience but we are willing to train the right individuals from other fields. Valid drivers license reliable transportation A clean driving record Must be able to operate a manual transmission Must be physical fit and able to work outdoors year round Must be presentable, with a professional attitude, and a desire to learn. No calls or texts. Email resume, references, and answers to the following questionnaire (incomplete applications will not be accepted): 1.) Tell us about yourself. 2.) Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 3.) Do you have any experience working for a tree service company? If not, do you have any experience that you believe to be directly applicable to tree work? 4.) What kind of tools, machinery, trucks, and equipment have you used in the past and what is your confidence level with each? 5.) Have you ever done hard physical labor in bad weather? 6.) Describe what an arborist is and does. 7.) What do you know about Arbor’s Edge? Why do you want to work for us? 8.) What interests you about arboriculture? 9.) How would you describe your work ethic? Describe a time you displayed exceptional work ethic. 10.) Have you ever been in a supervisory role or overseen personnel? If so, what made you successful in this role? What did you find challenging about this role? 11.) How would Arbor’s Edge benefit if we hired you?