Tree Climber

Basic functions include:

· Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts, rope and saddle, or limb ladders to gain access to work areas.

· Maintain, clean, sharpen and lubricate tools and equipment.

· Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, or clear branches from around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms, or chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers.

· Prune and/or remove large trees

· Cut, chip/chop and load brush and wood

· Control lowering ropes and supply tools for other Trimmers and Foreman.

· Drive tree care equipment, aerial lift, spray truck and tow chipper.

· Provide quality customer service and proper job site cleanup.

· Ensure that the work area beneath and around the trees is clear and properly marked so that the public will be safe from falling debris.

Ensure safe operations:

· Follow all safety rules and regulations of Landscape Development, Inc.

· Understand and perform first aid, CPR, and aerial rescue procedures.

· React responsibly in emergency situations.

Manage field operations including:

· Ongoing communication with clients and laborers

· Order material and equipment as needed to complete jobs

· Oversee watering of all plant materials on project until turned over to post-install maintenance

· Complete Vehicle Maintenance reports and submitting to Superintendent on weekly basis

· Maintain all assigned vehicles and equipment in proper working order

· Managing equipment standards (condition) and operation

· Assigning and monitoring completion of tasks by Crew Members within specified schedules for each job

· Completion and submission of required forms and reports

Follow company policies including:

· Proper use of personal protective equipment

· Safe operation of tools and equipment

· Basic care and maintenance of tools and equipment

· Maintaining and ensuring the proper and accurate recording of time worked for all laborers assigned to each job

· Reporting unsafe/damaged equipment to supervisor

· Reporting to assigned location(s) at required times

· Attend required meetings, including Foreman Safety Meetings and training sessions

Skills/Abilities – Ability to:

· Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as required.

· Ability to operate various pieces of maintenance equipment, including service vehicle, trailer, and motorized landscape installation vehicles and equipment

· Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.

· Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.

· Knowledge of basic plant identification

· Read and write applicable instructions, plans, company communications, forms; Prefer English/Spanish bilingual ability

• Communicate professionally with customers; Prefer English/Spanish bilingual ability
• Ability to read and understand landscape design plans in printed and electronic formats

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

· 2-5 years of rope and saddle climbing

· Aerial lift truck experience preferred

· Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record

Knowledge of:

· Soil preparation techniques, treatments, and amendments

· Tree and shrub planting, care, pruning, trimming, staking, and guy wiring

· Proper usage and handling of chemicals and fertilizers

· Tools, methods, and techniques for accomplishing tree trimming, removal and installation work

· Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic

· Work near or about natural bodies of water

· Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)

· Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit

· Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time

· Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.

· Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day

Ability to operate company vehicle (w/ valid driver’s license)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person