Arborist: Advanced Climber & Crew Lead

Follow Your Passion to the Rocky Mountains…

Do you spend the better part of each day dangling from a rope in the canopy of a tree? Are knots and rigging a second language for you? When you look at a tree do you intuitively see a path into the canopy for yourself and a work plan for your team? If any of the above interests you, you’re a prime candidate to join the Old Growth tree removal team.

We are seeking seasoned professionals who will be able to jump right in, and in return, we’ll reward you well for your experience and help you take your abilities to the next level. And most importantly, you’ll be a part of an extraordinary team of individuals who will have your back as you work together to accomplish tasks that others might find daunting or impossible.

Our work ranges from dormancy pruning, to large scale removals of massive trees using cranes; from the valley floor to remote estates nestled high up in majestic aspen groves. We also do a lot of technical pruning to improve the health of trees, or to make the most of a view, and when mother nature’s wrath brings a tree down on someone’s home, we are ready and able to take care of the most complicated hazard removals.

We are a tree care and forestry company based in Gypsum, CO with branches in Carbondale, CO and in the Denver Foothills. Our business has grown over the past 8 years from 3 employees to a team of more than 50. Pay depends on experience and we offer ample opportunity to increase your wage and grow professionally through in‑house and outside training that we will pay for and pay you to complete!

Sound good? Read on and then send your resume and a cover letter to  or call .

• Working as a part of a team to create a safe work environment while maintaining a high level of production
• Serving as an advanced climber leading a crew in removal and pruning work
• Creating work plans based on arborist direction to accomplish work safely and efficiently
• Mentoring aspiring climbers and crew leads
• Utilizing specialized machinery such as bucket trucks, backyard lifts, chippers, skid steers, advanced rigging equipment, and grapple trucks
• Operating hand equipment including but not limited to chainsaws, rakes and blowers
• Maintaining a high level of quality in all work performed
• Removing limbs and debris to the disposal area (this includes raking and basic yard cleanup)
• Performing daily inspections of equipment and vehicles
• Choosing and inspecting personal protective equipment
• Choosing and loading necessary daily equipment
• Driving specialized trucks to various work sites around the valley
• Ensuring all tools, equipment, and materials are well maintained and accounted for prior to and after completion of each job
• Inspecting worksites and identifying risks
• Directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic
• Completing all duties in compliance with AMTL safety policies, ANSI Z133.1, OSHA safety standards, and ANSI A300 Pruning standards
• This is a sampling of responsibilities. A complete job description will be provided during the hiring process

• You will perform services for a wide variety of clients in diverse locations from private gardens and backyards, to public spaces, or remote areas.
• The majority of work time is spent in the field operating machinery or hand tools, performing PHC/arboricultural services, clean-up, and being courteous to customers.
• Some of your time will be spent indoors to complete paperwork, and attend meetings and trainings.

• A demonstrated commitment to personal safety and that of your team
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of climbing including: work planning and jobsite management; knots and rigging; forces and vectors; ascending techniques; crane assisted work; limb walking; safe operation of chainsaws while climbing; and communication between climber and ground personnel
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, humility, personal integrity, and desire to grow personally and professionally
• Physical fitness and ability to work outside at all times in all weather conditions are required. Duty modifications may be made during specific seasons throughout the year.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Safe work habits
• Ability to…