Would you like to train to become a professional Tree Climber?
Do you live WITHIN A 45-MINUTE COMMUTE of Richmond, CA?
Are you PHYSICALLY FIT and able to hoist your body weight up a tree?
Are you certain that your are NOT AFRAID OF HEIGHTS?
If so, please keep reading....
Professional Tree Care is hiring Grounds-people who will become our next professional Tree Climbers. This is a great job for anyone who enjoys working outdoors in all types of weather, is smart enough to memorize knots, and seeks to learn a trade while on the job. Anyone hired must meet the following minimum requirements:
1) Physically fit: able to hoist your full body weight up a tree using ropes and pulleys. (If you haven't done this before, try doing 10 full-weight pull-ups.) The candidate we hire will be able to work outdoors in inclement weather year-round, meaning hot in summer and cold in winter. Able to work extremely hard for up to 8 hours per day.
2) Is NOT afraid of heights. Yes, there will be a test. In your on-site interview, you'll pull yourself (in a safety seat and with support around you) to a height of +/- 30 feet so you can imagine climbing even higher once you learn how.
3) You’re seeking a career, not a job. (Yes, there's a difference!) To become a good climber quickly, one must study on their own time. If you have free time in the morning or evenings, this might be a great career for you. Check out ( https://www.isa-arbor.com/) for details on getting your ISA Tree Climber certifications. You’ll need to memorize a long list of knots, learn to identify trees, and work extremely hard as a Grounds-person so you learn how to direct other folks on the ground once you move up into the tree canopy.
4) Speaks/read/writes in English well but is willing and able to learn TCS (Tree Care Spanish) If you are already bilingual, please indicate so on your resume or write a cover letter. If you don’t speak a word of Spanish yet, consider downloading a free app like Duolingo since you will need it. BTW, this is true of most outdoor trades in California.
5) You must have reliable transportation to the job site, which cannot be reached by public transportation, Uber, or bike. We work from Napa to Monterey and Sacramento to the Bay and you may need to get their on your own depending on the specific project.
6) A current and clean CA Driver's license is required. Clean = no points or recent tickets. This is important since Climbers are typically offered their own company trucks.
7) You absolutely MUST live within a 45 minute commute of Richmond, CA. Please calculate your morning commute using Google maps with an arrival time of 6:15 a.m. If you live outside this area and DO NOT plan to move, please do not apply. If you do plan to move, please indicate this on your resume or add a cover letter.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$20.00 to $21.00 per hour to start.
NOTE: If you have experience doing Grounds-person work, landscape work, or are already a Climber, please let us know by uploading a note/cover letter. Folks with experience will be placed at the front of the interview line.
401(k) program. Register immediately on onboarding your first day so please plan to put an amount away.
Worker's Compensation kicks in on your first day of work.
Safety gear as needed
Training materials
After 90 days of employment, full-time employees are eligible for:
Medical, dental, and optical insurance at a 50% contribution rate.
5 paid holidays
5 paid sick days
3 bereavement days (for immediate family)
PTO (paid time off) earned as you go
HOW TO APPLY
Watch this video to be certain this career is for you, “Basic Training for Ground Operations in Tree Care”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5WAH2kljDE
If you receive a survey from Predictive Index (dot com), please take it in the language in which you have the strongest vocabulary. For example, if you were raised speaking French, take it in French. The results will be sent back in English.
Submit a resume or a list of all of the jobs you've held since High School/GED. Include your education/graduation year and any other coursework or certificates you've received. Include the months and years for each position, plus the company name, location, and your title.
Best of luck!!
The Recruiting Team at Professional Tree Care dot com
