Tree Climber

Job Description:

• Perform various activities related to urban forestry/arboriculture on private and commercial properties

• To include tasks such as tree diagnostics, climbing, pruning, removal, stump grinding, cabling, stumping, fertilizing, and planting

• To operate and perform maintenance on specialized equipment including brush chipper, stump grinder, and chainsaws in a safe and efficient manner

• Heavy lifting required

Assets/Skills/Education Required:

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Urban Forestry or similar courses from a recognized institute
• A certified arborist is preferred
• Minimum of Two(2) years climbing experience
• Competent in all tree climbing skills, including assessing safety hazards, tying in, rigging limbs down safely
• Responsible with strong work ethics
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding communication and client relations skills
• Attention to detail and quality work
• CPR/First Aid an asset
• Transportation to yard required
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle record.