Employment at Splintered Forest
Join Our Team - See Our Current Openings Below!
Interested in starting your career with Splintered Forest? We are a rapidly growing company that is always looking to hear from passionate people who share a love for trees and the outdoors.
Positions Include:
- Climber
- Feller
- Groundsman
- Crane Operator
Interested applicants can submit a resume detailing experience and a cover letter below or send to sales@splinteredforest.com. If we don’t have an immediate opening, we will keep your application on file for future openings.
Please check back frequently to see our current employment openings.
Splintered Forest is an equal opportunity employer.
Available Positions:
- Arborist/Climbers/Groundsperson/Subcontractors - View Details
Urban Forestry Supervisor/Estimator
Welcome! Come join the Splintered Forest Tree Services team and experience working with some of the most innovative employees and equipment in the forestry industry. We are looking for a qualified sales estimator with extensive experience in both sales and field crew supervision to help us grow our business in the Denver Metro Area. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Candidates with previous/current city forestry experience are HIGHLY encouraged to apply.
Compensation Includes:
- $65k+/Year Salary
- Generous Paid Time Off/Holidays
- Flexible Schedule
- Health/Dental Benefits
- Access to Company Vehicle
- Company Cell Phone
- Paid Training Opportunities
Candidates are required to have the following:
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Excellent Tree Identification Skills
- Valid CO Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record
- Reliable Transportation
- 2+ Years Sales Experience
- 5+ Years Industry Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry Certifications (Climber Specialist, CTSP, EHAP, etc)
- CDL Class A or B (Air Brakes Preferred)
- 4 Year Degree in Forestry or Related Field
- Extensive Tree Removal/Pruning Experience
We look forward to hearing from you!
Arborist/Crew Leader/Bucket Operator
Splintered Forest Tree Services is looking for Arborists/Crew Leaders with extensive trimming/pruning experience to run a bucket crew. This is a great opportunity for a utility arborist or bucket operator looking to move up. Work is available either full/part-time or on contract depending on applicant preference. We are seeking top tier operators/climbers with the following qualifications:
Must Have
- ISA Certification
- Class B CDL w/Air Brakes
- 1+ years of bucket operating experience
- 2+ years of sales/estimating experience
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to write to A300 pruning specs
- Excellent Colorado Front Range tree identification skills
- Currently licensed (or ability to obtain license) in Greater Denver Metro area municipalities
- A clean MVR and ability to pass a drug test
Preferred Qualifications:
- EHAP & CTSP
- Experience operating small equipment i.e. mini skidsters, stump grinders, etc
- Grapple truck experienced
- Grapple truck experience
Top candidates must be able to take jobs from initial client estimate to job completion. Benefits include high hourly compensation plus commission. We strongly believe in employees taking ownership of their roles. If you've been a top performer at every job you've worked and are ready to prove yourself in a high demand position than we look forward to speaking with you. Must be willing to submit to a background check.
Hourly plus commission available to highly qualified candidates. Contract positions also available.
Arborist/Climbers/Groundsperson/Subcontractors
Come bring your Arborist/tree care skills to Colorado - openings available with flexible scheduling for both employment or subcontracting!
Splintered Forest is located in Morrison, Colorado (just outside of Denver) and there are tons of recreational opportunities just minutes from our yard including mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding, fly fishing, rock climbing, hiking, camping/off-roading and Red Rocks concerts.
We are an expanding tree care company looking for qualified candidates to fill our contract base climbers and groundsperson positions for the 2021 season. Flexible schedules can range from 2-5 days per week for 1-6 months from May-October. We offer a per diem pay rate with a 4-week notice before any cancellation of a signed contract. Year-round work or preferred hiring may be offered to candidates for the winter or the following year upon satisfactory completion of their contract. All potential candidates must complete a paid working interview of at least 3 days prior to employment or initiation of a contract. Travel/relocation fees may be available.
Climbers Must:
- Be ISA Certified
- Have 3+ years climbing experience (with references)
- Have reliable transportation (employees/contractors may be asked to drive directly to site) and a clean driving record
- Pass a drug/background check
- Have current Aerial Rescue class on file (we offer classes)
- Possess current CPR/First Aid Certificate (training can be arranged)
- Possess technical felling skills in both deciduous and coniferous forests
- Have ability to speak to customers and crew leadership abilities/experience
- Crane rigging experience helpful, but not required
- Be able to relocate to Colorado for duration of the contract
- Complete at least one working interview (3 days) before contract is initiated
Groundsperson Must Have:
- Clean driving record and reliable transportation
- 3 years truck/trailer driving experience
- Basic chainsaw/field experience
- Ability to speak to customers and crew leadership abilities
- CDL A/B with air brakes a plus (will train qualified candidates)
- Ability to pass a drug/background check
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification
- Mini skid/Stump grinding experience helpful (Vermeer especially)
- Must be able to relocate to Colorado for duration of contract
- At least one working interview (3 days) must be completed before contract is initiated
- Ability to provide three references
Subcontractors Must Have:
- Valid GL and Workmen’s comp policy (if applicable) in addition to their own gear and saws (gear checks will be done virtually before working interview)
Questions? Contact us at sales@splinteredforest.com
Climber
Splintered Forest is seeking experienced climbers to join our crew! We are seeking individuals who enjoy working outdoors and being a part of a dedicated team of professionals.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Climbing, pruning and removing trees on both residential and commercial properties throughout the Foothills and Denver Metro Area
- Equipment maintenance
- Assisting with ground operations and cleanup
Desired Qualifications
- Climbing experience
- Valid drivers license (CDL a plus, but not required)
- ISA Certified Arborist (preferred, but not required)
- Good attitude and eagerness to learn and grow within our company
Compensation will be based on qualification and experience.
Sound like the position for you? Submit your application today!
Heavy Equipment Operator
Splintered Forest is a tree and crane services company in Colorado serving both residential and commercial clients in the Denver Metro Area and the surrounding foothills. We are currently looking to hire an experienced equipment operator to work on both city tree removals and fire mitigation job sites. The ideal candidate will have experience running heavy equipment, knowledge of arboriculture (ISA Certified Arborist a plus), proficiency with a chainsaw and the desire to be an integral part of a team. Must have a CDL Class B with Airbrakes or a Class A NTT (or be willing to obtain license prior to start of employment).
This position offers a competitive salary and a relocation stipend may be available for the right candidate.
Urban Estimator
Come join the Splintered Forest Tree Services team and experience working with some of the most innovative employees and equipment in the forestry industry. We are looking for a qualified urban sales estimator with extensive experience in sales to help us grow our business in the Denver Metro Area. We offer a competitive salary + benefits package. Candidates with previous/current city forestry experience are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are required to have the following:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Reliable Transportation
- Clean Driving Record
- Sales/Estimating Experience
- Tree Identification Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Industry Certifications (Municipal Specialist, CTSP, EHAP, Certified Tree Worker, etc)
- CDL Class A or B (Training Available)
- 4-Year Degree in Forestry or Related Field
Compensation dependent on experience.
We look forward to hearing from you!