Queen City Silviculture Staunton VA 540-487-1203 Summary: -QCS is a family owned tree service company that specializes in rope and saddle climbing to prune and remove trees; as well as plant trees in and around the Shenandoah Valley. Crew members assist foreman and second climber with production while learning the trade. Responsibilities: - Team is responsible for safe production of Arboriculture techniques in the Urban Landscape. Tasks include: pruning of small and large (and very large) trees and shrubs. Take down of dead, declining or possibly hazardous trees; working in the built environment. - Perform physically at a high level in adverse weather conditions for up to ten or more hours a day. - Work in a safe and responsible manner, give and receive feedback, participate in daily safety meetings and help maintain fleet machinery/tools. - Respond to storm emergency calls working up to 16 hours at a time, multiple days in a row. Competencies: - Always on time. - Physically fit and tough minded; capable of lifting/dragging 100 lbs. repetitively. - Able to learn basic Arborist knot “nomenclature” and basic physical properties of ropes; block and tackle; and gravitational forces. - Able to operate a chainsaw in a safe, productive manner 2+ hours consecutively. - Has own, reliable transportation and a valid VA driver’s license. - Able to assist with backing of large equipment/trailers; direct traffic and pedestrians in order to accomplish maneuvering. - Has own smartphone with email. - Physically able to work outdoors all year long. - Non-tobacco user. - Family oriented. Advanced Competencies: - 2 or more years experience on Arboricultural Operations crew. - Class B CDL - First Aid/CPR Certified - ISA Certified Arborist - CTSP - TCIA Certified Climber Skills of interest: - Experience with native/naturalized plants in Valley. - Outdoor leadership training. -Rock climbing. Terms: - Position is 4 days a week M-Th; average work day is 9 hours +/-. Hours increase during storm response. - Compensation: based on experience $15-$25/hour. - 401K - Paid holidays - Vacation - Profit Sharing Bonuses - Career growth opportunities - Work alongside expert tree climbers/learn marketable skills. - Work in a company owned by a family that believes in Family and fair treatment of people and the planet. Contact Danielle and Jason LaRose at danielle@queencitysilviculture.com; jason@queencitysilviculture.com with your resume, cover letter and references.
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11/14/2020 09:43:25 pm
This is the perfect job opening for someone like me. It just so happened that I quit my job. Well, I am looking for a job that can offer me some enjoyment. I know that the pay is not that good when you are starting, but that is what I have to deal with. I know that I can make something happen if I just try harder. I hope that I can make it to the top of the company soon.
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9/15/2022 06:50:05 am
Excellent terms. I will inform my friends about this fantastic opportunity!
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