Position Summary:

We are seeking an Expert Feller to work on multiple project sites in the Napa Valley and surrounding areas. This position will work to safely conduct hazardous tree removals in various terrains.

Candidate must have the experience and drive to team-build, lead and work between three 3-person crews to position each individual for success with provided detailed work plans and top-notch equipment.

Duties to include:

• Uses axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.

• Maintains and repairs chainsaws and other equipment, cleaning, oiling and greasing equipment, and sharpening equipment properly.

• Uses proper felling technique

• Appraises trees for certain characteristics, such as twist, rot, heavy limbs, and gauges amount and direction of lean, in order to determine how to control the direction of the tree’s fall

• Provide ongoing safety, productivity and professional growth training.

• Clears brush from work areas and escape routes.

• Cuts saplings and other trees from direction of fall.

• Determines position, direction, and depth of cuts to be made and placement of wedges or jacks

• Saws back cuts leaving sufficient sound wood to control direction of fall

• Stops saw engines, pulls cutting bars from cuts.

• Trims off the tops and limbs of trees, using chainsaws, de-limbers or axes.

• May be required to operate a skidder to pull down lodged trees during the felling process.

• Measures felled trees and cut into logs

• Operates equipment to load logs onto trucks or trailers using equipment designed for the operation.

• Manage and own the accountability of securing all work zones, this includes: safeguarding infrastructure, shielding company equipment, necessary obstruction of streets, walkways or driveways; setting up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. and other activities to protect property, employees and the public.

• Ensure proper maintenance, preparation, supplies and operations of all tools and equipment used by your team.

• Prepare your team for environments that include: considerable temperature variations (hot, cold, wet, dry conditions), rough terrain, steep ground, exposure to natural elements (irritating plants, poison oak, blackberries, ticks, rattlesnakes, biting spiders, stinging wasps, hornets, dust, smoke, fire, etc.)

  Minimum requirements:

• 3-4 years’ experience in Tree Care industry

• Must be ISA Certified Arborist

• Must be TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional

• Must be QLCA with a verifiable minimum of 18 months proven work history in utility lineclearance

• Must be bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish

• Must be committed to “Guaranteed Safety” in all decisions and actions

• Must have a valid CDL, Class B w/Air Brakes

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Must be proficient in climbing and rigging out 50” + DBH tree removals

• Must be proficient in felling on target 50” + DBH trees

• Must be proficient in operating 60’ + aerial lift trucks, rigging out 50” + DBH tree removals

• Must pass full-panel drug screen

• Must pass in-depth criminal background check

• Must pass in-depth skill assessment for Climbing, Felling, Aerial Lift, Driving and Equipment Operations

  Company-Provided Assets (Contingent):

• Company Vehicle

• Company Cell phone and/or wireless hot spot

• Company Laptop

• Company Email

• Gas/Supplies Credit Card

  Company Benefits (Some Applicable After 90 Day Probational Period):

• Competitive Wages

• Health Care

• 401k Retirement

• Career development Program and certifications supported by International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and ISNetworld

  Additional Information:

• Full-Time Hourly

• Absolutely no jewelry, wristbands, watches, etc. to be work at any work sites

• Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind will be permitted at work sites

• Unlimited career growth opportunities are available