Tree Climber

4268 W Calvary, Duluth MN

Description

Rick’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC in Duluth, MN is seeking an experienced Arborist to join our team! We are a locally owned company who have been operating for 45 years. We are a complete tree care company, providing services ranging from tree removals and pruning, to plant health care. We pride ourselves upon using technology, equipment, and tools to help make the job safer and efficient. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We will train for the right candidate. Job Summary: The Climber will climb the trees and remove the trees or prune them as requested. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None. Duties/Responsibilities: • Trim or removes tree by climbing or with the aid of an aerial lift device. • Loads and unloads trucks with logs, brush and debris often weighting 25 lbs. or more, lifts and feeds brush into brush chipper. • Works from the ground using hand saws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers and gas-powered chain saws. • Drives truck or operates other equipment as assigned. • Responsible for the inspection and proper working condition of all tools and equipment assigned to him or her. • Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area. • Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: • Must possess a valid driver’s license, class B preferred. • Experience working on as a tree climber preferred. • Must pass company-driving test. • Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification. • Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations. • Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying 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 descent trees using rope and safety saddle; to learn, administer and implement emergency rescue, techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques. • Must be able to quickly remove him/herself from a potential danger area. • Must be able to work outdoors under varying weather conditions. • Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance. • Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions. • Ability to work in a variety of roles. Education and Experience: • Previous experience preferred. • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. • Job training for this position is provided. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods standing and walking. • Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times. • Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds at times. • Bending/Squatting/Twisting: Required constantly when shoveling/raking different material. • Pushing/pulling: Required constantly when raking, shoveling, or removing debris from job site. • Lifting/carrying: Is required constantly when shoveling/raking materials, using a chain saw, picking up debris, and removing limbs or branches from a tree. • Climbing: Required constantly when climbing up to heights of 75 feet while cutting down or maintaining trees. • Overhead activity: Performed constantly when helping to cut down trees. • Driving: Can be performed constantly depending on the job for the day. Includes driving a truck or bobcat. • Tools handled: Shovel, rake, and chain saw • Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the tree care industry.