Homer Companies - Lockport, IL
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Lockport, IL
About the position
The Crew Leader (Tree Climber) is responsible for managing and supervising a tree care crew, ensuring that all tree care services are performed efficiently and safely. This role involves climbing trees and operating aerial equipment while enforcing safety standards and company policies. The position is physically demanding and requires considerable physical activity, including climbing and operating heavy machinery.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and manages tree crew while performing all aspects of residential and commercial tree care services.
- Knowledgeable of safety standards and procedures and enforces these standards and company policies.
- Climb trees, demonstrating familiarity with safe climbing techniques (ascending, descending, limb walking, work positioning, double crotching, recrotching, use of flip-line, etc.).
- Performs necessary techniques to remove hazardous trees safely (cabling, bracing, rigging).
- Properly maintain, prepare, and operate equipment and other heavy machinery (aerial lifts, chainsaws, stump grinders, chippers).
- Trains, mentors and develops crew members.
- Communicates effectively with tree crew members, arborists and aerial lift drivers.
Requirements
- 2-3 years' climbing experience
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and demonstrate flexibility and endurance
- Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
- Clean driving record (CDL holders- potential to earn additional compensation)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Nice-to-haves
- Spanish speaking helpful but not required
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
