Lead Tree Climber (Full Time)

Company Background:

For over a century, friends and family, celebrities and athletes, world travelers and locals alike, have flocked to Pebble Beach Resorts. This stunning slice of Californias Monterey Peninsula is a wondrous place that we are proud to share. Pebble Beach Company, located in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach. The company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course and The Hay.

Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility and Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. It annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee.

Job Summary:

The Lead Tree Climber position follows the standards set by Pebble Beach Company for climbing, felling, trimming and other tasks related to maintaining a healthy Del Monte Forest.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Climb trees to remove dead or hazardous trees. Climbing gear and equipment is provided by Pebble Beach Company.

• Operate truck-mounted lift to remove dead or hazardous trees.

• Remove dead or excess branches from trees and shrubs to improve appearance or health of trees / shrubs.

• Operate saws, pruners, chippers, stump grinder, and all necessary equipment and tools.

• Maintains tools and equipment by cleaning, sharpening, and lubricating.

• Ability to tie tree industry knots.

• Understand and adhere to all Pebble Beach Company safety rules and policies.

• Use sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques.

• Provide road clearance by trimming and cutting back trees and shrubs along Pebble Beach Company roads.

• Fire prevention, clear downed trees, and debris.

• Perform duties of tree crewman in support of other climbers.

• Setup traffic control devices; barricades and safety signage.

• Assist with Special Event operational needs before and after events.

Absolutely Required Skills:

• Valid California drivers license.

• Have 3+ years of climbing experience

• Class B drivers license.

• Must be able to work full-time Monday through Friday and occasional weekends.

• Minimum 18 years old.

Desired Skills:

• Bucket truck related experience preferred.