Arborist 2

Description

Reports to: GTC Production Manager

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Provide Superior customer relations
• Perform a pre-trip inspection of truck each day prior to leaving the shop
• Check equipment to be sure all is in working order and what is needed for the day is in the truck
• Provide leadership and direction to crew on job site
• Manage crew productivity and safety
• Communicate to customer on the job/notifying the customer when on site and answer any questions
• Perform all tree work in accordance with all ANSI and OSHA standards
• Complete a post-trip inspection and secure all toolboxes, restock supplies as needed
• Complete proper paperwork including work orders and timesheets
• Communicate to Production Manager any vehicle/equipment repairs needed
• Report any lost, stolen or broken equipment to Production Manager
• Comply with company policy and record accidents and incident properly
• Refer potential additional service leads to office staff

Requirements

Arborist II:

• All qualifications of Arborist V-III
• Minimum of 2-year experience.
• Ability to access and climb most trees.
• Perform all levels of pruning services efficiently and at a high-quality standard.
• Ability to remove trees utilizing rigging techniques.
• Firm understanding and can demonstrate of knots and rigging techniques
• Ability to identify most tree(s) and shrubs.
• Ability to operate most equipment in the company fleet.
• Ability to teach safety and equipment operation to trainees.
• Ability to identify basic PHC issues and answer customer questions.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50/80 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment
• Excessive noise, continuous
• Working outdoors
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold