Climbing Arborist Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Company Description

Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. Brush Hog is a premier provider of comprehensive tree care and land management services. With a commitment to quality, safety, and environmental stewardship, we serve residential, commercial, and municipal clients with a full range of specialized services. Our team of skilled professionals brings over 20 years of experience and a passion for maintaining the health, safety, and beauty of the trees and landscapes in our community. We value teamwork, integrity, respect, believing in making a positive impact, while rewarding our team members performance. This unique combination results in a caring, collaborative, and compassionate environment that is driven by safety and a strong competitive spirit. At Brush Hog you will spend your time learning, collaborating, having fun, and taking pride in the work that we do daily to support our customers and the health and wellbeing of the great outdoors. Check us out on our social media platforms@brushhoghmb (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X) or our website www.brushhogtreecare.com to learn more about us!

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Climbing Arborist Crew Leader at Brush Hog Tree Care Inc. The role requires hands-on work in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a Climbing Arborist Crew Leader, you'll lead a 2-5 person tree care crew while managing safe and productive performance of all aspects of arboriculture, including :

Pruning trees

Rigging

Cabling and bracing

Removal of hazardous trees

Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, leaf blowers, chippers, tractor, aerial lifts, etc.)

Implementing work zone safety procedures

Performing and reporting job-site inspections with proper planning and execution of assigned work and tasks (i.e. tailgate safety meetings, job briefings at each job site, etc.)

Collaboratively working with Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft

Tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines

Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties

Mentoring and training employees

Traffic and pedestrian control, and other relevant duties as operationally necessary

Drive company vehicles and equipment (as needed)

Assist aerial workers and tree care crew in all aspects of tree care and removal

Able to work with and without direct supervision

This is a senior-level role that reports directly to the General Foreman

Qualifications

A passion for nature, the environment, and love of the outdoors!

A positive attitude and ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to work year-round in all weather conditions.

Required : Valid class C drivers license with a clean record

Preferred : Minimum 4 years experience in tree care or forestry

Preferred : ISA Certified Arborist , ISA Certified Tree Worker , and / or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional

Preferred : Commercial Drivers License-Class A or B without air brake restriction

Preferred : Minimum 2 years of experience operating skid steers or excavators

Preferred : Bilingual

Preferred : Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field

Physical Demands Of This Role

While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be subject to lift and / or move up to fifty (50) pounds. These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Our Company Perks

A safety-first culture and professional workplace

Competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Calsavers Roth IRA

Job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Paid time off and paid holidays

Fitness / Wellness program

Charitable gift program

Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources

Advancement opportunities - we promote from within!

• All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and aDrug Free Workplace

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at (650) 400-7280 or at careers@brushhogtreecare.com

Employment Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full Time

Travel Expectations : Up to 25%

Pay : based upon experience

Hours :

40 per week (overtime available)

Benefits :

CalSavers, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Safety equipment provided, and more!