Lead Climber - Tree Care

Sperber Landscape Companies; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k with match

Educational assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision & PTO

Job summary

Sperber Landscape Companies is seeking a Lead Climber in Idaho to supervise job-site operations, ensure safety, and uphold client satisfaction. The role requires training crew members, organizing pruning and removal tasks, and managing workflow with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The position emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to safety. A valid driver’s license and a willingness to work five 8-hour days, with overtime as needed, are required.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Clear communication with crew and clients.
• Bilingual preferred to assist diverse client base.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Commitment to safety protocols and training.

Responsibilities

• Operate standard truck and chipper.
• Understand and perform first aid, CPR, aerials rescue procedures.
• Train new employees.
• Organize tree removal and pruning operations.
• Communicate effectively with team and clients.
• Promptly attend to customer needs and concerns.
• Identify trees and shrubs in local area.
• Motivate crew and uphold productivity and morale.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce procedures.
• Delegate work and take responsibility.
• Respond appropriately in emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual

Driver's License

Safety Awareness

Job description

Brief Description

The Lead Climber will work as supervisory capacity at job sites. They will be responsible for production, safety and client satisfaction. Demonstrates the ability to complete essential functions above average with little or no supervision. Demonstrates the ability to train employees to further their development and create opportunity. Must hold position for a complete year to qualify

Responsibilities

Brief Description

The Lead Climber will work as supervisory capacity at job sites. They will be responsible for production, safety and client satisfaction. Demonstrates the ability to complete essential functions above average with little or no supervision. Demonstrates the ability to train employees to further their development and create opportunity. Must hold position for a complete year to qualify

Essential Functions

To successfully fulfill this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for this job.

• Operate standard truck and chipper.
• Understand and perform first aid, CPR, aerials rescue procedures.
• Train new employees.
• Organize tree removal and pruning operations.
• Communicate by reading relevant manuals and materials, speaking clearly and distinctively when giving instructions and listening to comments.
• Promptly attend to customer needs and concerns.
• Recognize the majority of trees and shrubs in local area.
• Develop and motivate crew members to inspire productivity and pride.
• Conduct safety meetings.
• Delegate work and accept responsibility.
• React responsibly in an emergency situation.
• Will be provided through the course of work, confidential and proprietary information. In order to ensure the protection of this information, will be required to agree and sign a nondisclosure, noncompetition agreement.
• Able to work five consecutive 8-hour days as scheduled. Available to work overtime at the request of management.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and select pertinent information through investigation, observation, and questioning.
• Ability to organize and combine different pieces of information into meaningful order to identify problems.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Bilingual strongly preferred.
• Possess and utilize good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, employees and manager.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the Company's insurance carrier.
• Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to exert enough force to lift own body weight up a rope into a tree.
• Ability to stand and walk around the work site.

Summary

• COMPANY PERKS!
• Training and on-going support and mentorship.
• Educational assistance
• Get paid weekly!
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental & Vision & PTO