Fine Pruning Lead

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Job Description

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?

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:

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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