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Arborist I, Full Time

Location: College Station TX
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Job Summary

Summary: Prunes, trims, shapes, hedges and removes trees using power and hand tools; plants and maintains trees as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operates power saws and spraying equipment.
  • Climbs trees with special gear.
  • Operates bucket trucks as needed.
  • Conducts daily inspections of trees to ensure proper maintenance.
  • Provides care to individual trees by removing excessive, obstructive, dead or dying branches.
  • Utilizes special equipment to remove fallen, storm-damaged or unwanted trees; ensures proper disposal.
  • Evaluates tree color and texture for any decay or damage; takes samples to a lab for examination.
  • Assists with inspection of trees and shrubs with structural, nutritional and disease issues.
  • Rescues trees in the event of tree disease, natural disaster or other physical damage.
  • Clears trees when needed based on growth patterns.
  • Follows all safety procedures in accordance with the Company, OSHA, ANSI, EPA and all applicable federal/state/local requirements and policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • One year of experience in arboriculture.
  • Working knowledge of climbing harnesses/hardware, ropes, stump grinders, chainsaws, wood chippers, log splitters and bucket trucks.
  • Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

  • Extensive driving, walking and equipment operation.
  • Exposure to: extreme weather conditions, pesticides, fertilizers, pollen producing environment, paint and petroleum products. Working in elevated positions such as: bucket truck or in arborist gear within the tree canopy. Work time expectation, 90% of time will be physical labor, 10% training and misc.

Employer Info

600 Agronomy Rd
College Station, Texas 77843
979-458-5533
Rosie.Sanchez@sscserv.com

Categories

  • Climber
  • General Foreman

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