Climbing Arborist

**COMPANY DESCRIPTION**:
At Everest Tree Care, we are driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence in arboriculture, embodying grit, professionalism, and a deep-seated love for our craft. With each task we undertake, whether it's pruning, removal, or preservation, we approach it with respect for the natural world.

We believe that caring for trees extends beyond mere maintenance; it's about safeguarding the environment, enhancing green spaces, and contributing positively to the community we serve. Our team recognizes the vital role trees play in sustaining ecosystems, mitigating climate change, and enriching urban landscapes.

We strive to make a tangible difference in the communities we operate in. By preserving tree health, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering environmental stewardship, we aim to leave a lasting impact that transcends generations.

We work hard and play hard by going out to events such as Canada's Wonderland, a week vacation in the summertime.

At Everest Tree Care, we don't just prune branches—we cultivate thriving ecosystems, nurture community connections, and instill a sense of pride in our shared natural heritage. We are more than a tree care company; we are catalysts for positive change, one tree at a time.

**Pay Lead Climber**:
$37.00/hr. If everything in the description is met

Full time 40- 60hrs/ week, varies per day.

**Location**: Aurora, On

**POSITION DUTIES**:
**Lead Climber**
- Carries out or assists with the circle check of vehicle prior to leaving the yard
- Discusses and communicates crew roles and responsibilities with job-site priorities.
- Marks work-site for public safety and crew.
- Inspects, identifies any job-site hazards before climbing. Inspects equipment/tools; ensures safety in operations prior to use.
- Independently and proficiently carry's out pruning or removal of trees, ensuring the safety of climber and ground crew. Ascends tree using rope and safety saddle, lifelines. Attaches lines to affected limb or wood, cuts and lowers limb/wood working in conjunction with assigned crew and equipment, i.e. crane, and truck. Chips and cuts fallen trees with in the given timeline.
- Proficient throw ball skills and experience using a Big-Shot throw ball launcher
- Understands cabling/bracing techniques with Extra High Strength cable/ threaded rod and is able to install unsupervised
- Operates 5-ton dump truck, brush chipper, and a variety of power tools.
- Operates a 0-8 ton Crane Truck
- Safely and proficiently ability to back up trailers.
- Ensures all equipment is safely maintained and operated, checks on a daily basis and performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs if requires.
- Performs tree surgery outlined in work orders e.g. pruning, bracing, clearing, stump grinding
- Has 3 years experience operating a spider lift platform and bucket truck
- Assists in tree planting operations, operating trucks and equipment to plant, stake and tie trees.
- Responsible for the visual inspection and cleaning of all tools.
- Able to effectively and articulately to communicate with clients and understand their objectives while adhering to the quoted work
- Able to maintain a positive attitude throughout the day and able to work well with others
- Understands how to be prepared for/and work in any weather conditions as they arise.
- Understands the importance of safe work practices.
- Completes a thorough clean-up.
- Dumps the wood chips at the end of the day.
- Takes pride in their work and strives to do better.
- Performs additional and related duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 5+ years of experience with proven tree climbing experience.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- ISA certified arborist or Ontario Qualified arborist
- Valid non-probationary Ontario class D driver’s license and Z endorsement preferred.
- Clean Driving Record with 2 years experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle with a CVOR
- Clean background check
- Ability and experience to driving a standard transmission
- Valid Chainsaw Certificate
- First Aid CPR
- Working At Heights Certificate
- Tree Risk Assessor Qualification an Asset
- 0-8 Ton Crane Operator Certificate

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
- Tips

Application question(s):

- How many years experience do you have backing up trailers?
- Do you own your own climbing gear?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Climbing: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class D Licence (preferred)
- drivers license (required)

Work Location: In person