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Arborist Hiring Guide + Job Description Template

A two-part hiring kit: a guide to finding and screening working arborists, plus a fill-in-the-blank job description template you can post the same day.

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Arborist Hiring Guide + Job Description Template

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Page one covers where to find talent, how to write a post that attracts the right people (lead with the work and crew culture, name the pay range and your safety standards), green and red flags to screen for, an interview structure with sample questions, the case for a paid working interview, and an onboarding checklist.

Page two is a ready-to-use job description template — title, company intro, responsibilities, requirements, certs, pay range and how to apply. Fill it in and post it where arborists actually look.

What's inside

  • Where to find working arborists (not generic job-seekers)
  • How to write a post that attracts the right crew
  • Screening green flags and red flags
  • Interview structure with sample questions
  • Onboarding checklist (PPE, Z133 orientation, 30/60/90 plan)
  • A fill-in job description template (page 2)
For tree care owners & hiring managers — and it's free to use on real jobs.

Questions

Does it include a job description I can post?
Yes — page two is a fill-in-the-blank job description template with slots for the title, responsibilities, requirements, certifications, pay range and how to apply.
What should I pay?
The guide's advice is to benchmark against current arborist salary data before setting a range — underpaying is the fastest way to lose a good hire. It doesn't quote a number because pay varies by region and role.

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