Fine Pruning Lead
Fine Pruning Arborist Job Description Eastside Tree Works is a leading, local, and family-owned tree service dedicated to providing exceptional quality work and unparalleled customer satisfaction. We operate with a high degree of professionalism, supported by a motivated sales division and a strategic advertising campaign that ensures consistent workflow throughout the year. We are currently expanding our elite team and seeking qualified, motivated Tree Climbers for long-term Lead and Co-Lead positions. We are looking for true arborists who have a passion for fine pruning and tree preservation—climbers who find satisfaction in a perfectly placed thinning cut and who treat every canopy like a canvas. Why Join Eastside Tree Works? We offer a stable, professional, and reputable work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Year-Round Job Security: Consistent employment with seasonal stability.
- Competitive Wages: Attractive starting salaries based on experience and qualifications.
- Consistent Overtime Pay: Reliable opportunities for additional earnings.
- Equipment Purchase Sharing: Collaborative support for acquiring necessary equipment.
- Subsidized Group Medical Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage options.
- Company Matched Retirement Benefits: 3% company match for retirement savings.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth and advancement within arboriculture.
- Positive Work Environment: Collaborative and supportive team dynamics.
- Paid Time Off: Earned sick/personal days and paid vacation periods.
- Professional Development: Support for growth and development in arboriculture.
- Certification Assistance: Training materials and support for ISA and TCIA certifications.
- Continuous Training: Year-round outside training opportunities (Line Clearance, CDL, Z133, SRT).
Career Growth
Opportunities: Eastside Tree Works offers numerous pathways for upward mobility, including roles in management, administration, milling, agriculture, project management/sales, and reporting. Available Positions: A) Lead Pruner ($30-$50/hour DOE) Responsibilities:
- Perform expert fine pruning according to ANSI A300 and ISA standards.
- Focus on structural integrity and aesthetic thinning of common NW trees.
- Climb and remove trees with precision.
- Proficiently use heavy rigging equipment (port-a-wrap, lowering devices, GRCS, etc.).
- Assist in job site planning, hazard identification, and crew efficiency.
- Provide training and mentorship to crew members on proper pruning techniques.
- Install various tree cabling systems.
- Identify tree species, risk, and hazards.
- Adhere to all required PPE protocols.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of climbing experience.
- Proficient in SRT/SRS/MRS climbing techniques.
- Professional, punctual, and detail-oriented with an "eye" for tree architecture.
- Full-time, year-round commitment.
- Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years as a Lead Climber on a production crew.
- ISA Certified Arborist.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Crane/Bucket experience.
- CDL .
B) Co-Lead/Jr Climber ($20-$40/hour DOE) Responsibilities:
- Perform pruning according to ANSI A300 and ISA standards with a focus on detail.
- Climb and remove common NW trees.
- Use heavy rigging equipment (port-a-wrap, lowering devices, GRCS, etc.).
- Adhere to all required PPE protocols.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of climbing experience.
- Professional, punctual, and detail-oriented.
- Full-time, year-round commitment.
- Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years as a Climber on a production crew.
- Knowledgeable in SRT/SRS/MRS climbing techniques.
- ISA Certified Arborist or working toward certification.
- CDL Class B or A.
Important Information:
- Climbing Experience Required: Only applicants with tree climbing experience will be considered.
- Drug-Free Workplace: Eastside Tree Works is a drug-free company.
- Background Check and MVR: All applicants are subject to a background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.
- Competitive Wages: Very competitive starting wages for experienced climbers, certified arborists, and CDL holders.
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