Tree Climber Foreman

Summary/Objective We currently have a full-time position available for a Commercial Tree Crew Lead Climber.
The Tree Crew Lead Climber is responsible for leading tree-care crews in the safe and efficient completion of commerical tree services.
This role combines hands-on climbing and arboricultural work with leadership, crew, customer communication and adherence to industry safety standards. Essential Functions Lead and supervise tree-care crews on residential and commercial job sites. Perform advanced tree climbing, pruning, trimming, removals, and related arboricultural services. Safely operate and oversee the use of ropes, climbing systems, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and other tree-care equipment. Evaluate trees and identify ptential hazars, structural issues, disease, decay, and dead or damaged limbs. Determine appropriate pruning and removal techniques based on tree condition, site conditions, and customer needs. Plan and organize daily job-site operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards. Train and mentor climbers and ground crew members. Conduct pre-job safety assesments and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work site. Ensure proper care and maintenance of climbing gear, personal protective equipment, vehicles, and job site equipment. Follow company policies, OSHA requirements, and recognized arboricultural safety practices. Complete job documentation, equipment inspections, and other required paperwork. Assist management with job planning and crew scheduling when needed. Required Experience/Skills/Licenses Must be 21years of age
- _required_ High School Diploma or Equivalent
- _preferred_ Previous professional experience in tree care and arboriculture experience
- _required_ Tree-climbing and rigging experience
- _required_ Knowledge of proper pruning, climbing, rigging, and tree-removal techniques
- _required_ Strong understanding of job-site safety and hazard awarness
- _required_ Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field
- _required_ Valid drivers license WITH an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
- _required_ Strong communication and leadership skills
- _required_ Arborist certifications or additional industry training
- _preferred_ Supervisory Responsibilities None Work Environment Will work outside all shift in extreme temperatures and weather conditions including sun, rain, wind Will be in direct sunlight for extended periods of time daily Physical Requirements Heavy work.
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects In this role you will frequently stand, walk, climb or crouch on narrow and/or slippery surfaces; stoop, kneel, bend to pick up or move objects; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and uneven surfaces; move, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds Lifting.
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles Ability to work full shifts outdoors in all types of changing and extreme weather conditions including direct sun, extreme heat including temperatures over 100 degrees for more than one hour at a time, cold, rain and snow Hearing.
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound Talking.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as:operates machines, and landscaping construction equipment where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment The worker is subject to noise.
There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above ambient noise level Travel Required To worksite maybe required. EEO statement Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management participates in E-Verify and is a drug free workplace. Other duties Please note this

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