Expert Tree Arborist Leader

14 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeForeman Full time $70,000 - $90,000
Job Title: Tree Climber/ Foreman

We are seeking a skilled and experienced tree climber to join our team. As a tree climber, you will be responsible for participating in all aspects of tree work, including pruning and removals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating heavy equipment, hand tools, and power equipment such as bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws.
  • Repairing, sharpening, and maintaining equipment and tools.
  • Performing basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles.
  • Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects.
  • Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected and prepared with fuel and fluids.
  • Performing job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE.
  • Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services offered, and performing pre- and post-job walk-throughs.
  • Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew.
  • Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
  • Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50lbs on a regular basis, along with the ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet.
  • Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred.

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