Climbing Arborist: Tree Care & Pruning Expert

City of Roanoke; Roanoke (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Tree Trimmer to perform skilled care and pruning of trees, climbing with rope and saddle, spikes and ladders, and pruning to ISA standards.

The successful candidate will plant, transplant, apply pesticides and fertilizer, and operate a range of equipment. A high school diploma or GED and at least three years' experience, plus a Virginia driver’s license, are required. This is a non-exempt position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience as a trimmer or equivalent training.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Ability to perform physical work and operate heavy equipment as part of tree care.

Responsibilities

• Climbs trees using rope and saddle, tree spikes, and ladders.
• Prunes trees per ISA standards for safety, environment, and aesthetics.
• Removes trees by felling with directional control or by topping and piecing down.
• Plants and transplants trees.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers to trees.
• Operates aerial lift, backhoe/tractor, brush chipper, stump grinder, and telescopic crane truck.
• Performs snow removal as needed.
• May serve as lead worker in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Climbing trees

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Lead worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaws

Backhoe/tractor

Aerial lift

Ropes & saddles

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Tree Trimmer to perform skilled care and pruning of trees, climbing with rope and saddle, spikes and ladders, and pruning to ISA standards.

The successful candidate will plant, transplant, apply pesticides and fertilizer, and operate a range of equipment. A high school diploma or GED and at least three years' experience, plus a Virginia driver’s license, are required. This is a non-exempt position.