Ostvig Tree Care Arborist

Ostvig Tree Care; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Matching employer contribution to retirement account

Paid major holidays

Quarterly and year-end bonuses

Half-day Fridays

Assistance with CDL drivers license

CDL Training

Certified Arborist Exam Help

Job summary

A tree care company in Wayzata, Minnesota is looking for a working foreman to supervise and execute tree trimming and preservation tasks. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in rope and saddle work, physical capability to lift heavy loads, and a background in arboriculture or a related field is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary based on qualifications, paid vacation, health insurance, and retirement contributions. Join the team for a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in rope and saddle.
• Able to lift at least 75 pounds to shoulder height.
• Ability to climb at least 40’ up a rope and climb a tree.
• Ability to climb at least 40 ft up a rope and into trees.
• Must pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform tree trimming and preservation work.
• Assure tree trimming orders are executed properly.
• Exercise supervision over tree trimmers and laborers.

Skills

Rope and saddle experience

Climbing ability

Physical lifting capability

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

At Ostvig Tree Care, we maintain a working culture thatfosters the highest standards of integrity, respect, andprofessionalism.

We seek those whose character is exemplary and provide them with a unique combination of independence, support, encouragement, and opportunities for ongoing development, growth and education.

Serves as a working foreman by supervising and performing tree trimming and preservation work; does related work as required. Under general supervision, supervises and assists in semi-complex manual labor tasks related to tree trimming. Assures tree trimming orders of tree surgeon or other superior are executed properly. Supervision is exercised over a small number of tree trimmers and laborers.

Qualifications:

• At least 1-3 years of experience in rope and saddle.
• Prefect for a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation or a related field
• Able to lift at least 75 pounds to shoulder height
• Ability to climb at least 40’ up a rope and climb a tree
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Other qualifications will be presented during the interview process

Compensation:

Very competitive, based on qualifications and experience, time and a half over 40 hours per week

• Paid Vacation
• Health Insurance
• Matching employer contribution to Simple Sep retirement account
• Paid major holidays
• Quarterly and year-end production bonuses
• Half-day Fridays (unless team member desires more hours)
• No weekend work (unless a team member desires more hours)
• We will assist team member in getting their “Class A, CDL” drivers license and passing “Certified Arborist” examine

To request an interview please fill out the form below.

At Ostvig Tree Care, we maintain a working culture that fosters the highest standards of integrity, respect, and professionalism. We seek those whose character is exemplary and provide them with a unique combination of independence, support, encouragement, and opportunities for ongoing development, growth, and education

See why when you join the Ostvig Tree Care Team; you will stay your whole career with us!