Arborist Tree Climber: Pruning, Rigging & Aerial Work

Teufel Landscape; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Teufel Landscape is seeking an experienced Tree Climber/Arborist to join our Oregon tree care team. This role focuses on performing pruning, removals, rigging, and plant health assessments for commercial properties throughout the Portland Metro area.

Expect safe climbing using ropes and harnesses, chainsaw and stump grinding work, and strong adherence to ANSI Z133 safety standards. Applicants must handle physical workloads and varying weather conditions daily.

Qualifications

• Technical tree pruning and trimming to ANSI standards.
• Tree removals using rigging, lowering, and aerial lift techniques.
• Safe climbing using ropes, harnesses, saddles, and associated equipment.
• Identification of tree diseases, insect infestations, and structural defects.
• Job site safety inspections and adherence to ANSI Z133 standards.

Responsibilities

• Technical tree pruning and trimming to ANSI standards.
• Tree removals using rigging, lowering, and aerial lift techniques.
• Safe climbing utilizing ropes, harnesses, saddles, and associated equipment.
• Chainsaw operation both aloft and on the ground.
• Stump grinding operations and site cleanup.
• Wood chipper operation and debris management.
• Identification of tree diseases, insect infestations, and structural defects.
• Job site safety inspections and adherence to ANSI Z133 standards.
• Support of plant health care recommendations through observation and reporting.
• Emergency storm response work when needed.

Skills

Tree climbing

Rigging

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lift operation

Stump grinding

Wood chipping

Tree health assessment

Safety standards

Tools

Chainsaw

Aerial lift

Stump grinder

Wood chipper

Job description

Teufel Landscape is seeking an experienced Tree Climber/Arborist to join our Oregon tree care team. This role focuses on performing pruning, removals, rigging, and plant health assessments for commercial properties throughout the Portland Metro area.

Expect safe climbing using ropes and harnesses, chainsaw and stump grinding work, and strong adherence to ANSI Z133 safety standards. Applicants must handle physical workloads and varying weather conditions daily.