Tree Climber Technician / Arborist Trainee

Tree Climber Technician / Arborist Trainee

Job Type

Full-time- 40 hours per week with occasional opportunities for overtime.

Hourly

Varies based on experience Summary: A Tree Climber oversees and works with a crew to trim trees of all sizes with correct pruning cuts and industry standards.

Reports to

F.O.M Responsibilities: * Leads a Tree Crew to prune trees and remove trees of all sizes efficiently and safely. * Oversees all quality control on trees, including ensuring proper pruning cuts, proper safety standards, and proper training is taking place.

* Responsible for meeting daily route/project requirements of Green Summit Contracts and other work that is sold.

* Oversees and manages a team of 2-4 people.

* Responsible for safe operation of all equipment required to complete the work on any given workday.

* Meets productivity budgets for work that is bid. This includes checking timecards for accuracy and adjusting the schedule as needed.

* Meet with Client Relationship Manager on sites when needed.

* Trains crews weekly to meet Green Summit’s quality and operational standards.

Competencies

* Demonstrates professional appearance and hygiene.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

* Responds to customer and colleague needs, including being tactful, respectful and considerate of others regardless of their status.

* Ability to manage a team of 2-4 people, and direct their work efforts to ensure timely project/contract completion.

* Exhibits sound and accurate judgment

* Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment.

* Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors work to ensure quality.

* Responds to management direction, follows instructions and completes work in a timely manner.

* Takes personal responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, and asks for and offers help when needed.

* Observes safety and security procedu...