PHC Technician and Tree Crew Member

Arbor Images; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Health and Dental Insurance (50% Paid)

Short Term Disability

Job summary

A local tree and landscape service is looking for an experienced Plant Health Care Technician / Tree Crew Member in Burlington, Wisconsin. This full-time, year-round position offers opportunities for overtime and career advancement, with responsibilities including diagnosing tree diseases, operating various equipment, and maintaining records. Candidates should hold a Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator License and a Class B CDL. The ideal candidate loves the outdoors and is self-motivated to work independently.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator License is required.
• Minimum Class B CDL with a clean driving record.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseased trees and maintain PHC records.
• Follow ANSI, TCIA, and OSHA standards.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and tools.
• Maintain PHC records and report to office.
• Work year-round in all weather with tree crew.

Skills

Tree species identification

Equipment operation

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to diagnose tree diseases

Knowledge of ANSI, TCIA, and OSHA standards

Education

Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator License

Class B CDL

Tools

Aerial lifts

Mini loaders

Grinders

Chippers

Power/hand saws

Job description

Arbor Images Tree & Landscape Supply is hiring an experienced Plant Health Care Technician / Tree Crew Member to join our team. This is a year-round position with opportunities for overtime and advancement.

Availability: Monday - Friday with some Saturdays required for emergency work.

Full-time Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Health and Dental Insurance (50% Paid).
• Short Term Disability.

Responsibilities

• Ability to follow ANSI, TCIA, and OSHA standards.
• Ability to diagnose diseased trees.
• Clean and inspect equipment at end of the day.
• Properly mix and load PHC products.
• Identify local tree species and understand growth rates.
• Utilize all aspects of PHC tools.
• Maintain PHC records and turn them into the office.
• Work is in all types of weather/seasons; this position is year-round when working with tree crew in hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Ability to learn to operate a variety of different equipment (compact track aerial lifts, mini loaders, grinders, chippers, log trucks, winch, power/hand saws, etc.) to remove and trim trees with the tree crew.
• Properly maintain equipment and tools by conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Understand how to properly remove and identify dead/excess branches from trees.
• Ability to climb trees using hooks, belts, ropes, and ladders to gain access to work areas is helpful but not required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator License Required.
• Inventory PHC products and inform the office to order when needed.
• A minimum of a Class B CDL with a clean driving record.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently at times.
• Ability to work with tree crew for full-time employment.
• Love of the Outdoors as your office with impressive views, year-round.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Please include two business references when submitting your resume for consideration.