Fine Pruning Lead

Fine Pruning Arborist Job Description Eastside Tree Works is a leading, local, and family-owned tree service dedicated to providing exceptional quality work and unparalleled customer satisfaction. We operate with a high degree of professionalism, supported by a motivated sales division and a strategic advertising campaign that ensures consistent workflow throughout the year. We are currently expanding our elite team and seeking qualified, motivated Tree Climbers for long-term Lead and Co-Lead positions. We are looking for true arborists who have a passion for fine pruning and tree preservation—climbers who find satisfaction in a perfectly placed thinning cut and who treat every canopy like a canvas. Why Join Eastside Tree Works? We offer a stable, professional, and reputable work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Year-Round Job Security: Consistent employment with seasonal stability.
• Competitive Wages: Attractive starting salaries based on experience and qualifications.
• Consistent Overtime Pay: Reliable opportunities for additional earnings.
• Equipment Purchase Sharing: Collaborative support for acquiring necessary equipment.
• Subsidized Group Medical Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage options.
• Company Matched Retirement Benefits: 3% company match for retirement savings.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth and advancement within arboriculture.
• Positive Work Environment: Collaborative and supportive team dynamics.
• Paid Time Off: Earned sick/personal days and paid vacation periods.
• Professional Development: Support for growth and development in arboriculture.
• Certification Assistance: Training materials and support for ISA and TCIA certifications.
• Continuous Training: Year-round outside training opportunities (Line Clearance, CDL, Z133, SRT).

Career Growth

Opportunities: Eastside Tree Works offers numerous pathways for upward mobility, including roles in management, administration, milling, agriculture, project management/sales, and reporting. Available Positions: A) Lead Pruner ($30-$50/hour DOE) Responsibilities:

• Perform expert fine pruning according to ANSI A300 and ISA standards.
• Focus on structural integrity and aesthetic thinning of common NW trees.
• Climb and remove trees with precision.
• Proficiently use heavy rigging equipment (port-a-wrap, lowering devices, GRCS, etc.).
• Assist in job site planning, hazard identification, and crew efficiency.
• Provide training and mentorship to crew members on proper pruning techniques.
• Install various tree cabling systems.
• Identify tree species, risk, and hazards.
• Adhere to all required PPE protocols.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of climbing experience.
• Proficient in SRT/SRS/MRS climbing techniques.
• Professional, punctual, and detail-oriented with an "eye" for tree architecture.
• Full-time, year-round commitment.
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years as a Lead Climber on a production crew.
• ISA Certified Arborist.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Crane/Bucket experience.
• CDL .

B) Co-Lead/Jr Climber ($20-$40/hour DOE) Responsibilities:

• Perform pruning according to ANSI A300 and ISA standards with a focus on detail.
• Climb and remove common NW trees.
• Use heavy rigging equipment (port-a-wrap, lowering devices, GRCS, etc.).
• Adhere to all required PPE protocols.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of climbing experience.
• Professional, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Full-time, year-round commitment.
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years as a Climber on a production crew.
• Knowledgeable in SRT/SRS/MRS climbing techniques.
• ISA Certified Arborist or working toward certification.
• CDL Class B or A.

Important Information:

• Climbing Experience Required: Only applicants with tree climbing experience will be considered.
• Drug-Free Workplace: Eastside Tree Works is a drug-free company.
• Background Check and MVR: All applicants are subject to a background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.
• Competitive Wages: Very competitive starting wages for experienced climbers, certified arborists, and CDL holders.

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