Senior Tree Climber, Field Operations & Equipment Lead

Burnbot; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BurnBot is seeking a Senior Operations Specialist, Tree Climber to join our Field Operations team. This role will handle daily inspection and maintenance of equipment, perform mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, and uphold safety standards to support BurnBot’s mission.

With the ability to operate bucket trucks and other equipment as needed, you’ll join a team focused on reliable field performance in remote outdoor settings, across the west coast when required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tree trimming experience.
• Valid driver's license and insurability under company policy.
• OSHA Logging 1910.266 certification.
• Technical tree felling and cutting techniques with a chainsaw.
• Rigging, climbing and aerial lift operations experience.
• Familiarity with fire mitigation or vegetation management projects.
• Ability to perform field diagnostics and equipment maintenance.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% along the west coast.

Responsibilities

• Use climbing and rigging techniques to ascend/descend trees and remove branches or trees.
• Navigate rugged terrain using heavy equipment best practices.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and field maintenance on equipment.
• Coordinate with leadership on daily production goals and project updates.
• Comply with state and federal safety regulations; maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees at worksites.
• Demonstrate a strong bias for action and adapt to changing priorities.
• Travel along the west coast 5+ days at a time; remote job sites as needed.

Skills

Tree climbing

Rigging

Chainsaw use

Aerial lift

Driver's license

Job description

BurnBot is seeking a Senior Operations Specialist, Tree Climber to join our Field Operations team. This role will handle daily inspection and maintenance of equipment, perform mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, and uphold safety standards to support BurnBot’s mission.

With the ability to operate bucket trucks and other equipment as needed, you’ll join a team focused on reliable field performance in remote outdoor settings, across the west coast when required.