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Experienced Arborist
Location: Orcas Island, WA
Salary: $36-42+/hour DOE
ABOUT RAIN SHADOW CONSULTING
Based on Orcas Island, Washington, Rain Shadow has been providing professional and high-quality tree care, forestry, consulting, and ecological restoration services in San Juan County since 2005. We work with a diverse range of clients from individual homeowners to our regional utility company to non-profit organizations managing large preserves for conservation and rare species restoration. Our sister company, Orcas Biomass, produces and sells quality lumber and mulch products from recycled woody material.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-7 years experience with chainsaw and arborist work including rigging, technical felling, and climbing
- Aerial lift/bucket truck operation experience is required
- Utility line clearance a plus
- ISA Arborist and/or utility line clearance certifications a plus
- Valid driver’s license and experience driving manual transmissions and driving/backing trailers
- CDL class A or B strongly desired, or willingness to attend company-sponsored training
- Must enjoy working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, safety consciousness, environmental ethic, ability to be a team player, communication skills (verbal and digital), and the desire and ability to learn new skills are most important!
- The job may demand long hours and trips to outer islands. Our crews work a seasonally variable 4- or 5-day work week and are based on Orcas Island and San Juan Island.
PAY AND BENEFITS
- $36-42+/hour DOE
- Paid vacation, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401k with 6% company match, sick leave, paid training, and paid travel
- Opportunities to attend company-sponsored training and pursue ISA Certified Arborist and/or other certifications
- Temporary housing available on Orcas Island
- $2000 sign-on bonus ($250 at sign-on, $1750 after 12 months)
- Relocation expense reimbursement available
TO APPLY: Click here for more details and to apply.
Rain Shadow’s core values are Do It Right, Safety First, Teamwork, and We Love Our Trees. Rain Shadow is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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