Tree Climber

Homer Companies • Lockport, IL

23h • $23 - $28

About The Position

The Tree Climber is responsible for trimming, pruning and tree removal. This may include using various climbing techniques and using equipment such as: chainsaws, stump grinders, woodchippers, and other heavy machinery using safety practices. The Tree Climber is under direct supervision of the Crew Leader. THIS POSITION IS PHYSICALLY DEMANDING.

Requirements

• CDL Class-A, is a plus- potential to earn higher compensation
• OSHA familiarity/training
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record with no violations
• Physically Demanding- requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Must demonstrate flexibility and endurance
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to bend, stand, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective Communication with supervisors and coworkers
• Working conditions sometimes include both high heat and cold temperatures
• Familiarity with safe climbing techniques; ascending, descending, limb walking, work positioning, double crotching, recrotching, use of flip-line, etc

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Identification and use of climbing equipment
• Performs routine pre-climb and equipment inspections
• Perform climbing and rigging knots
• Follow climbing work plan
• Identifying electrical hazards
• Utilizes methods of ascending & descending trees
• Identification and use of climbing spurs
• Performs “tying-in” with roper lanyard and climbing rope
• Performs a hazard assessment for rigging
• Demonstrates lowering techniques with and without mechanical
• Utilizes lowering devices
• Performs pre-work operational check on all equipment
• Performs routine vehicle inspections
• Operates the aerial bucket using lower controls
• Performs aerial lift maintenance
• Positions the vehicle and operating outriggers

Benefits

• Starting pay is $23-28/hr
• Pay is determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors
• Able to enroll in benefits after 60-day new hire probation period
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer matching (up to a certain amount) and 100% vesting as soon as contributions are made
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (6)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed