Tree Worker / Arborist Trainee

Tree Worker Technician / Arborist Trainee

Job Type

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

Hourly

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

Reports to

Crew Leader - Tree Crew Responsibilities: * Works with a Tree Crew to prune trees and remove trees of all sizes efficiently and safely. * Responsible for quality control on trees, including ensuring proper pruning cuts, following proper safety standards.

• Responsible for meeting daily route/project requirements of Green Summit contracts and other work that is sold.
• Works with a team of 2-4 people.

* Responsible for safe operation of all equipment required to complete the work on any given workday. Must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle and will be trained to use a truck mounted boom lift.

* Meet with Client Relationship Manager on sites when needed.

* Trains with crews weekly to meet Green Summit’s quality and operational standards. Training will require outside self study to read understand and practice required standards and procedures.

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 work with a team of 2-4 people, and 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 wh...