March 28, 2024
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Tree Climbers & Trimmers

Organization:
ISA - International Society of Arboriculture
Region:
États-Unis, Virginia, Roanoke
End of contest:
December 12, 2017
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Foreman
Description
Integrity Tree Services has been serving both residential and utility companies since 1998. Headquartered in Michigan and serving job sites throughout the Midwest, Integrity Tree Services isn't your average "tree company." Investing in continuous safety training and cutting-edge equipment has set us apart from our competition. The best part about working for Integrity Tree? Our culture of course! We're a privately owned and operated, drug, tobacco, alcohol, profanity, and gossip free company and we're proud of it! Integrity Tree Services is growing again and there are many positions currently available for experienced Arborists. If you're looking for a culture where you're respected, challenged, and act as part of a team, then come join us! We are currently hiring experienced persons throughout MI, IN, OH, VA, WV, and more.

Company Values Safety - Keeping the safety of yourself and others in mind

Quality - Exceeding customers' expectations

Integrity - Consistent and honest behavior, no matter who's watching

Initiative - Taking pride in always going the extra mile

Professionalism - Personal appearance and behavior must always support ITS's mission and values

Respect - To hold others in high regard

Cohesive Team- Pulling together in the same direction Benefits Medical Benefits (Employer pays 100% of premiums) Employee purchased dental and vision available Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Retirement Savings Plan (100% match up to 3% after one year of employment) Paid Vacation (after one year of employment) Profit Sharing Per Diem (if traveling out of town overnight) Short Term Disability (Employer pays 100% of premiums) Drug/Alcohol, Profanity, Tobacco, and Gossip Free Work Environment

Basic Responsibilities

Trim and/or remove trees by climbing with aid of arborist climbing gear and aerial trucks, work from the ground using gasoline, and hand powered saws, pruners, and equipment, cutting branches or trunk sections and dropping or lowering them to the ground with lines Work around forestry equipment, in close proximity of energized power lines, in all temperatures and weather, exposed to nature (i.e., irritating plants, biting and stinging insects, dust, etc.), at varying heights above ground while secured, and on uneven terrain Perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Must be able to maintain our drug, tobacco, alcohol, profanity, and gossip free work environment
  • Must be able to work at various heights and on uneven and slippery surfaces performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material
  • Must be able to lift, move, and maneuver up to 30-50 pounds on a frequent basis and heavy weights up to 75-100 pounds on an infrequent basis
  • Must have the endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight to twelve-hour day
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment background, MVR, drug screens, and physical.
  • Must be able to be out of town four to five days a week
  • Must be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Must have a valid driver's license and transportation to work sites.
  • Must be able to obtain Pesticide applicators license
  • Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English written and verbal job instructions/information

Please include in your resume or application all experience with relevant heavy equipment.

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Thank you for your interest in this position. Keywords: arbor, tree, climber, trim, heavy equipment, logging, forestry, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky

Contact

ISA - International Society of Arboriculture

PO Box 3129

Champaign

Illinois United States

www.isa-arbor.com