TREE CLIMBER/Trimmer/Arborists

We are seeking a skilled, experienced Tree Climber to join our Tree Trimming department.

Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruners, etc. He/she cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines.

Uses wedges, sledges, and chainsaws in felling trees or trimming trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces. Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth. Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper.

Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned, and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly, as well as helps train new employees.

Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with the customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, and markers to protect employees and the public. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.

Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Requests repair or replacement when necessary. Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at work locations.

Works around hazardous equipment. Works in close proximity to energized power lines. Work will be performed at varying heights above ground. Works on unlevel terrain. Works will be performed at varying heights while secured. Works around falling limbs. Exposure to traffic hazards.

Works in all temperatures and weather conditions and will be exposed to natural elements, including irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, and dust.

Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chippers, and other equipment while wearing hearing protection. Must be able to wear necessary PPE as per task assigned.

Given the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the need to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.

Basic Requirements for employment with us: You must be 18 or older to apply. Be able to pass a drug screen. Be able to pass our background check. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable on the company's insurance policy. Be able to manage time and work unsupervised. Be willing to work hard, outside all day, in all types of weather. Be willing to work a flexible schedule. Bilingual a plus. We have a great team and are looking for team players to grow with us. To Apply: Submit Application Online at www.slminc.com/Careers/Employment Application

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees are eligible

This Job Is:

• A job for which military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Tree Climber / Arborists: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish - Bilingual a plus (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and Insurable (Preferred)

Work Location: In person