We are looking for a lead climber, Must be highly skill in all types of pruning including fine pruning.
Lead Climbers can expect to make between $250.00 - $400.00 Per Day (Depending on experience and skill levels)
Crew of 3-4; with a qualified 2nd climber so climbing duties are spread out between 2 people when needed or you have 2 people to clean up after you when needed.
5 Day Work Week for 12 months of the year. (unless there's a holiday)
Room to grow: As we grow so do you:
We currently have crew leaders who are also learning and working part time doing sales, writing arborist reports, preparing permits etc
Gear: You request it, we buy it.
There are limits of course but for the most part you are allowed to request and maintain your ideal climbing set up.
We are always looking to do and be better. There is not a week that goes by where we don't make some sort of improvement to the way our crews work gets done. Most of the time these changes are started by ideas or complaints of our team.
We Offer Competitive Compensation, As Well As
A safety-first culture and professional workplace
Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
Industry credential/license pay increases
Access to training, continuing education programs
Requirements:
Ø Trims trees to clear right-of-way for communications lines and electric power lines to minimize storm short-circuit hazards.
Ø Climbs trees to reach branches interfering with wires transmission towers, using climbing equipment.
Ø Prune’s treetops, using saws or pruning shears.
Ø Repairs trees damaged by storm or lightning by trimming jagged stumps painting them to prevent bleeding of sap.
Ø Removes broken limbs from wires, using hooked extension pole.
Ø Fells trees interfering with power service, using chain saw portable power saw.
Ø May work from bucket of extended truck boom to reach limbs
Ø Supervise others engaged in tree trimming work train lower-level employees.
Ø Climb trees, using climbing hooks belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.
Ø Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools equipment.
Ø Cut away dead excess branches from trees, or clear branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms, or chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers.
Ø Trim, top, and reshape trees to achieve attractive shapes or to remove low-hanging branches.
Ø Prune, cut down, fertilize, and spray trees as directed by tree surgeons.
Ø Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers, and lower branches with ropes or block tackle.
Ø Operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs brush into the machines
Ø Inspect trees to define if they have diseases or pest problems.
Ø Cable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy tree’s branches to provide support.
Ø Collect debris and refuse from tree trimming removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes or other tools.
Ø Provide information to the public regarding trees, like advice on tree care.
Ø Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, like tree stumps and fallen tree’s limbs.
Ø Trim jagged stumps, using saws or pruning shears.
Ø Ensuring that the work area beneath and around the trees is clear and properly marked so that the public will be safe from falling debris
Ø Maintaining climbing gear and tree care equipment to be sure that all equipment and tools are safe and in working order for high quality and safe service
Ø Ensuring that all crew members follow Company safety policies and procedures
Ø Required safety gear will be worn at all times
Ø Drug and alcohol usage during work hours will result in immediate termination without pay
Ø All onsite positions will assist with brush cleanup.
Ø We work as a team at all times