Tree Climbing and Management Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeForemanship Full time $70,000 - $92,000
Arbor Foreman Position

As an Arbor Foreman at a reputable organization, you will be responsible for leading a team of climbers and operating heavy equipment to perform tree pruning and removals. Your role will involve ensuring all necessary tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects
  • Ensure all equipment is inspected, cleaned and prepared with fuel and fluids
  • Perform job briefings and assist Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE
  • Complete tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services offered
  • Assist in debris cleanup at job completion
  • Motivate and guide team in a positive manner and ensure daily production goals are met
  • Operate equipment including but not limited to hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, pruning saws, chain saws, stump grinders, bucket trucks, claw trucks, chippers and aerial lifts
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Must be a team player with a positive attitude, able to advise, train and motivate team members
  • Must have a valid driver's license and possess a class C driver's license
  • CDL class A or class B License with airbrake endorsement is preferred, but not required
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Minimum of 3-5 years climbing experience and/or 5 years documented foreman experience
  • Advanced knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques, along with skilled cabling and bracing techniques, and knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging
  • Experience with technical rigging for use in trimming and large removals
Benefits Package
  • Medical Plan effective following start date
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company Match up to 4%/2%)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
  • $25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
  • Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)
  • Six (6) Paid Holidays
  • Professional certification and registration renewals

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