Union Tree Trimmer Foreperson

Job Description

Job Description

We are ArborWorks, the safety, innovation, and service professionals in vegetation management. We pride ourselves on offering our employees a quality of life that is second to none. We have established a culture deeply rooted in safety and production. We are passionate about our craft and always look for strong team members. If you are a self-starter with enthusiasm for arboriculture and are looking for a great company experience, we look forward to speaking with you! We take a vested interest in each employee on our team and are constantly looking for motivated individuals to grow with our company. Achieve your potential with ArborWorks!

A Foreperson with or without CDL must have the ability to perform general labor tasks for a full workday. An employee at this stage must have the ability to perform all aspects of the Groundperson, Trimmer Trainee and Journeyman Tree Trimmer classifications which include but are not limited to running a chainsaw for bucking and limbing, operating a chipper, performing routine inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, setting up job sites, cleaning up debris, assisting the climber or bucket operator from the ground, conducting temporary traffic control, acting as a spotter, completing post work inspections, and partake in ongoing training. They must know how to inspect their rope, climbing saddle, flip line and all life support hardware before ascending the tree. They must be proficient in tying an approved friction hitch for ascent, and decent. They must be able to explain and complete a pre-climb inspection of the tree and ascend the tree using an approved method. They must have the ability to perform roping and rigging in the tree and be proficient in the knots and hitches associated with such task. Must be able to perform a proper notch and back cut. Must have at least 18 months of line clearance experience and be a Line Clearance Qualified Arborist and should be able to perform all climb duties without direct supervision. In addition, A Foreperson must demonstrate leadership ability. They will be expected to talk to customers, plan the work efficiently, and complete all necessary paperwork. Foreperson’s will be responsible for on-the-job training of all members of the crew. It is the Foreperson’s job to ensure that the crew members under him are advancing in their knowledge and skills associated with the work being done. New employees may be hired with little to no experience. Every Foreperson shall train all crew members according to their current classification, and ability. The ultimate goal of any trainer should be to advance trainees over time to be able to perform all aspects of

the job without direct oversight. This is to the advantage of the trainee as well as the Foreperson. A well-trained crew will work safer and more efficiently with less need for direction. A Foreperson takes responsibility for the equipment, safety and work being performed on his crew. This is a working Foreperson classification. Foreperson’s will have to complete all the above task in addition to their responsibility as a climber.

Wages :

Union Foreperson without Herbicide License and CDL : $45.72 / hr.

Union Foreperson with Herbicide License and CDL : $46.64 / hr.

Job Location : Yreka, CA

Work Schedule : up to 60hrs / week

Required Experience / Certifications :

• 2+ years of utility work experience
• Completed and signed Groundperson Training
• Completed and signed Climber Training
• Completed and signed annual Aerial Rescue Training
• Completed and signed Tree Feller Training
• Completed and signed Bucket Operator Training
• Completed LCCP test
• Completed entire LCQP book
• CPR and first aid certification (Within 90 days of hire date)
• Completed Foreperson test with a score of at least 70%
• Form FMCSA-5876 Certificate (DOT Med Card) (Required)
• State of Oregon Traffic Control Flagger Certification (Required)
• Class C Driver’s license (Commercial Driver’s License A / B Preferred)
• Meets all requirements to drive company vehicles

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory passing of applicable drug screening and background checks

EEO Statement : ArborWorks, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.