What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Climber / Crew Leader position at ABC Home & Commercial Services?
Description
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At ABC Home & Commercial Services, we're more than just a company; we're a family committed to excellence. With over 60 years of history and a team of over 1,000 employees serving a growing network of cities, we take pride in being a family-owned business dedicated to fulfilling commitments, serving others, and supporting families. Come be a part of something special - Apply now!
FIRST YEAR POTENTIAL TO MAKE: 50k - 70K
Schedule: M - F plus occasional Saturdays*
Hours: Start to finish job
Previous tree climbing, rope & saddle experience preferred
How You'll Make an Impact:
As ABC’s Tree Climber, you will be part of a crew caring for and maintaining trees with professionalism and excellent customer service.
What You'll Bring
- Must hold a valid driver's license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous tree experience preferred.
- Excellent communication & customer service skills.
- Experience working with routes, service stops, and meeting deadlines of your service route.
- Dependable and self-motivated with desire to work year-round.
- Ability to work inside and/or outside for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures.
Requirements
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Verifies property address/location before work has begun.
- Reads all notes added to route to make sure that additional and special instructions are followed.
- Removes specific dead or live tress and cuts away tree branches specified in sales contract.
- Prunes according to the instructions on the route sheet to maintain and improve appearance, health, and value of tree or shrub.
- Completes all contracted work, this may require working from the ground, in the tree canopy or using a truck-mounted lift, climbing and rigging equipment.
- Hauls away non-hazardous wastes to a landfill or other disposal sites.
- Must be proficient in the operation and safety processes of all equipment used for refining tree debris, this includes the use of tub grinders, wood chippers, chain saws, and other tree trimming equipment.
- Instructs crew members in the proper way of handling all tree trimming equipment, and safety procedures in handling that equipment.
- Using specialized equipment on-site, reduces all waste by chipping or grinding, and prepares it for disposal.
- Cleans up of work area; manual clearing, separating, and removing of debris may be required.
- Before leaving customer’s property inspects the work area to ensure all work was provided according to contracted services.
- Directs workflow and work performed by other members of the crew.
- Becomes familiar with customers’ expectations and service contracts.
- Ensures truck and trailer are working properly including lights, trailer gate, boards, safety clips; reports any malfunctions for repair.
- Identifies and reports to Service Manager any damages to customer’s property immediately.
- Uses personal protective equipment at all times as is required by safety standards and for prevention purposes.
- Meets deadlines of route and informs Service Manager of all resets and skipped services or not completed work on a daily basis.
- Inspects all equipment when moved to a new trailer (see Service Manager for checklist).
- Checks vehicle when a new one is assigned (see Service Manager for checklist).
- Responsible for knowing and following all company and department policies and protocols, including the PTO policy.
- Attend required department meetings and company or vendor training as required.
- Your readiness to work on Saturday is obligatory when work is not completed during normal work days.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid vacation and sick leave (PTO)
- Participation in Profit Sharing Plan
- Lead Now Program for all employees to increase earnings and pay
- Company clubs & committees, and company outings
- Paid trainings and development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Educational scholarships for employees and family members
- Wellness program, including gym membership
- Volunteer Engagement Program: 16 hrs. a year of Approved Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Company vehicle with gas card (for service specialists)
ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that if an offer is extended that we do conduct the following pre-employment screenings: Drug Screen, Physical & Physical Performance Evaluation (PPE). ABC participates in the E-Verify (I-9) program and conducts comprehensive criminal background checks, along with a 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review. Must hold a valid driver's license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all individuals. We will consider reasonable accommodation requests from applicants and employees who require adjustments to their work schedules or practices due to sincerely held religious beliefs, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship on the company’s operations.*
