ISA Certified Arborist & Operations Manager
Artistic Treeworks | Richland, WA
Full-Time Leadership Role
Artistic Treeworks is seeking an experienced ISA Certified Arborist to step into a leadership role as our Operations Manager / Estimator.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & Manage Crews: Plan, schedule, and oversee daily operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to company standards
- Arboricultural Expertise: Perform tree assessments, diagnose pests and diseases, and develop effective treatment and maintenance plans
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce company safety policies, ANSI standards, and equipment protocols; conduct safety meetings and job-site hazard assessments
- Estimating & Client Relations: Meet with residential and commercial clients, prepare estimates and proposals, and resolve customer concerns professionally
- Training & Mentorship: Train and mentor crew members, support certification advancement, and promote professional growth
- Operational Efficiency: Track job performance, improve productivity, and assist with operational reporting and budgeting
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on arboriculture experience (climbing, rigging, removals, PHC)
- ISA Certified Arborist – required
- TRAQ and/or CTSP – strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of tree biology, local species, soil science, and common pests/diseases
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Physically capable of demanding outdoor work, including climbing and working at heights
Pay
$30.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits
Safety Equipment Provided
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated arborist and proven leader looking for a rewarding challenge, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to: info@artistictreeworks.com
—or apply in person at—
2716 Van Giesen St., Richland, WA 99354
Artistic Treeworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all candidates will be considered.