Arborist (Year-Round Work!)

Bratt Tree Company Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bratt Tree Company Inc, located in Minneapolis, is seeking a skilled Arborist to join our team. We offer year-round work and competitive pay based on experience while valuing your skills in a dynamic environment.

Your duties will include leading a crew in arboricultural care, mentoring team members, and utilizing equipment like chainsaws and bucket trucks. Knowledge of tree care practices and physical fitness are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of tree care practices and techniques.
• Experience operating bucket trucks for elevated work.
• Ability to identify common tree species and recognize signs of disease or damage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for clients.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
• Mentor crew members through the Bratt Tree Arborist Development Program.

Skills

Tree care practices and techniques

Equipment operation

Bucket truck operation

Rigging techniques

First Aid and CPR certification

Attention to detail

Physical fitness and stamina

Tools

Chainsaws

Bucket trucks

Aerial lifts

Job description

Yes, you read it correctly; we keep our team working year-round! We sell work all summer that is booked for December through April.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Arborist to join our growing team.

Duties

• We understand that experienced arborist vary the type of work they do on the team and we like to put you in a position to succeed!
• Safely and productively lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
• Prepare for jobsite hazards and obstacles
• Create a plan and decide which equipment will be used to complete job
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Mentor crew members through the Bratt Tree Arborist Development Program.
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, bucket trucks, aerial lifts and more.

Skills

• Love of the outdoors
• Ability to complete the First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Strong knowledge of tree care practices and techniques
• Proficient in all the equipment used to complete the tree service
• Experience operating bucket trucks for elevated work
• Familiarity with rigging techniques for safe branch and tree section removal
• Ability to identify common tree species and recognize signs of disease or damage
• Excellent physical fitness and stamina to climb trees and perform physically demanding tasks
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols

If you have a passion for trees and enjoy working outdoors, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an experienced arborist. We offer competitive pay based on experience and the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued.