Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, year-round position with a starting hourly rate of between $32.00 and $35.00 - OR MORE, depending on your relevant work experience, equipment YOU own, where you report to work in the morning, fit for the role, and fit to our company culture. The position comes with competitive benefits including:
- 50% contribution toward medical, dental, and optical insurance for employees
- Paid vacation (earned/accrued as you accumulate hours)
- After 90 days of employment:
- 5 paid holidays
- 5 paid sick leave
- Access to a 401(k) account
- Company-issued safety equipment, gear, and clothing
- Employee referral program
- Training and development resources, plus opportunities for advancement
- Tree industry certification and license reimbursement (See ISA-arborist dot com)
In this position, you’ll join a highly experienced team of certified professionals who are known for their excellent customer service, and ability to remove enormous trees using large cranes and equipment.
The person who fills this position must be an
experienced professional tree Climber who seeks to eventually lead
her/his own crew. They will be comfortable working at heights most of the day, physically fit, and eager to demonstrate their knowledge to be promoted.
The right person for this job will be a natural someone who enjoys directing and coaching their crew while also working safely and efficiently. She/He/They will be the type of person who reports to work early to be on time; someone who takes pride in completing their projects on budget, and love working in the trees.
About usSince 1980, The Professional Tree Care Company has been trusted for tree services throughout Northern California. Based in Berkeley, CA, we service commercial, residential, and public works projects from Mendocino to Monterey, and from San Francisco to Sacramento.
What makes us unique? We recycle 100% of material removed from job sites at our own Green Waste Recycle Yard, custom mill logs, and create organic mulch - and (soon) electricity - from the wood chips. We also have the staff, equipment, resources, and experience to perform tree services at any scale.
Our company culture is often referred to as being family-like. Most of our managers have been with us 10+ years; many over 20. We like to hire folks who seek a work home; people eager to work hard, learn, and make friends along the way.
Your Responsibilities Include