Tree Climber/Tree Trimmer

For over 25 years G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses take better care of their employees and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners client is currently seeking a Tree Climber/Tree Trimmer to join its team in Austin TX.

Summary

They will be responsible for trimming and removing trees removing unwanted vegetation equipment operation diseased or dying limbs on trees and safely clearing vegetation while promoting sustainability and growth opportunities.

• Tree pruning tree removal brush chipping and stump grinding
• Using climbing hooks belts ropes and ladders
• Properly operating and maintaining equipment and tools such as chainsaws handsaws clippers pruners chippers and sprayers
• Transplanting and removing trees and shrubs
• Inspecting trees for disease or pest problems
• Work off the ground in the tree canopy
• Cut and split large debris into manageable pieces to feed into woodchipper
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Performing other related work as assigned by superiors
• Sprays to treat diseased or unhealthy trees including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment
• Identifying and informing supervisor(s) of tree failure risk

Non Negotiables

• Upon offer employees will be required to complete and pass a preemployment background and MVR check
• All field employees must complete First Aid/CPR and OSHA 10 courses upon hire or submit current proof of certification within the first 90days of employment
• Ability to lift move and maneuver up to 100 pounds on a frequent basis

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation
• An ISA Certified Arborist and Licensed Commericial Applicator is highly preferred.
• 3 years Previous experience in landscaping construction or related field
• 3 year experience working on tree trimming or brush clearing crews
• Tree pruning tree removal brush chipping and stump grinding
• Using climbing hooks belts ropes and ladders
• Properly operating and maintaining equipment and tools such as chainsaws handsaws clippers pruners chippers and sprayers
• Transplanting and removing trees and shrubs
• Inspecting trees for disease or pest problems
• Work off the ground in the tree canopy
• Cut and split large debris into manageable pieces to feed into woodchipper
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Performing other related work as assigned by superiors
• Sprays to treat diseased or unhealthy trees including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment
• Identifying and informing supervisor(s) of tree failure risk

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.