Full-Time

Lead Arborist

Posted on 9/8/2026

Distro

Distro

51-200 employees

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Compensation Overview

$30 - $35/hr

Maryland, USA

In Person

Category
Grounds & Landscaping (1)

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Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years of safe, professional tree climbing experience.
  • Valid standard driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Ability to obtain a Medical DOT Card.
  • Ability to work effectively and safely within a team environment.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and maintain attention to detail.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
  • A CDL is not required.
  • Ability to obtain industry training and certifications as supported by the company, including ISA Arborist and pesticide licenses.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and perform professional tree care, pruning, removal, planting, and emergency response services while ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of assigned projects.
  • Lead and execute tree pruning and removal services safely and according to industry standards.
  • Identify and assess trees.
  • Prune trees in accordance with industry best practices.
  • Install cabling and bracing systems.
  • Perform tree planting and ongoing tree care.
  • Conduct tree removals safely and efficiently.
  • Remain available for emergency call-outs related to weather, wind, snow, or ice events.
  • Maintain and safely operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and related equipment.
  • Promote a safety-first culture and support crew productivity.
  • Occasionally respond to emergency calls related to storm damage, fallen trees, blocked roadways, or similar incidents.

Distro is a platform that helps companies find and match with software talent from over 200 countries, enabling interviews, hiring, and automated payroll all in one system. It works by connecting employers with a global pool of vetted developers, coordinating interview scheduling and evaluations, and then handling employment paperwork and payroll through an integrated workflow. The company differentiates itself by offering truly global reach (access to talent across 200+ countries) along with end-to-end hiring and payroll automation in a single platform, rather than relying on separate staffing services, marketplaces, or fragmented tools. Its goal is to simplify hiring and paying international software developers, helping tech teams grow by accessing quality talent worldwide with a streamlined, automated process.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lehi, Utah

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vensure’s 161,000-client base creates immediate cross-sell routes for Distro in 2026.
  • Vensure raised $450 million in March 2026 to fund AI and M&A expansion.
  • Distro’s 2026 integration into Vensure can accelerate distribution, data, and product iteration.

What critics are saying

  • Vensure acquired Distro on January 21, 2026, ending standalone control and exit optionality.
  • Vensure can fold Distro into broader HR tools, diluting product focus and brand.
  • AI interview scoring faces bias scrutiny and employer adoption backlash if hiring outcomes disappoint.

What makes Distro unique

  • Distro’s AI Screening runs structured async video interviews for every shortlisted candidate.
  • Distro spans 1.9 million active candidates across 68 countries, unusually broad for recruiting AI.
  • Distro compresses screening to 1–3 days, bundling matching, interviewing, and shortlist delivery.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

18%
Associated Press
Jan 21st, 2026
Vensure Employer Solutions acquires AI recruiting platform Distro with 1.9M candidate network

Vensure Employer Solutions, a provider of HR technology and managed services serving over 161,000 clients worldwide, has acquired Distro, an AI-powered recruiting platform based in Lehi, Utah. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2021, Distro uses AI to automate candidate screening through structured video interviews, providing instant insights to hiring teams. The platform operates a network of approximately 1.9 million active candidates across 68 countries. The acquisition strengthens Vensure's technology portfolio with advanced recruiting automation designed to reduce time-to-hire and improve candidate quality. Distro will be integrated into Vensure's ecosystem of HR solutions. "Distro represents the future of talent acquisition, adding AI-driven speed, efficiency and precision in hiring," said Alex Campos, CEO of Vensure Employer Solutions.