Tree Crew Leader

Arbor Images; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Disability Package

Paid Holidays

Vacation Pay

Retirement Plan

Paid Educational Outings

Job summary

Arbor Images is seeking a Leader/Foreman/Climber in New Jersey to lead a skilled team in tree care. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills with at least 3-5 years of climbing experience.

This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and operating various equipment. Benefits include a competitive salary and health/dental benefits. Ideal candidates will also hold a CDL Class A license.

Qualifications

• Arborist Certification a plus or willingness to obtain.
• CDL Class A required.
• MINIMUM 3-5 Years’ Experience in Climbing Trees.
• Reliable transportation for the daily commute.

Responsibilities

• Direct and train climbers and groundsmen for safety.
• Climb trees using hooks, belts, ropes, and ladders.
• Supervise tree trimming and removal tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Climbing Trees

Equipment Operation

Education

Arborist Certification

CDL Class A

Pesticide Applicator License

Tools

Compact Track Aerial Lifts

Bucket Truck

Climbing Gear

Power/Hand Saws

Job description

About the Job

Earn $60,000–$80,000 per year or more with overtime opportunities.

Company Information / Benefits

• 30 Years within the Tree Care Industry.
• Health/Dental/Disability Package Available.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Pay.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Educational Outings.

Leader/Foreman/Climber Responsible Duties

• Love of the Outdoors as your office with impressive views, year round.
• Ideal candidate will possess high intelligence with strong organizational and communication skills to lead your team; creating a positive experience for all.
• Ability to remove and trim trees with a compact track aerial lift, bucket truck, climbing, and cranes.
• Direct and train climbers and groundsmen – communicating for a safe work environment.
• Ability to enforce and follow ANSI, TCIA, and OSHA standards.
• Operate a variety of different equipment (compact track aerial lifts, mini loaders, grinders, chippers, log trucks, winch, etc.)
• Work is in all types of weather/seasons, this position is year-round – hot and cold, and able to lift approximately 50lbs.
• Properly maintain equipment and tools by conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Understand how to properly remove and identify dead/excess branches from trees.
• Operate loaders, stump grinders, brush chippers, power/hand saws, and trucks.
• Climb trees using hooks, belts, ropes, and ladders to gain access to work areas.
• Supervise others engaged in tree trimming and removing – the ability to teach team members.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Arborist Certification a plus or willingness to obtain.
• CDL Class A required.
• MINIMUM 3-5 Years’ Experience in Climbing Trees.
• Pesticide Applicator License (Plant Health Care) a plus but not required.
• Reliable transportation for the daily commute.