What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Climber position at Chapingo Tree Care Specialists?
Chapingo Tree Care Specialist is seeking tree climbers. Should be experienced and skilled in hazardous tree maintenance work involving considerable complexity, climbs trees, operated aerial lifts and provides leaderships for crews. Duties include as follows
- Safely climbs trees in accordance with ANSI standards using saddle, ropes, climbing hooks, safety lanyards and other specialized safety equipment.
- Removes or lowers trees and limbs utilizing ropes, pulleys, lowering devices, and other specialized equipment. Operates chain saw and other equipment in with ANSI standards to prune unwanted, diseased, hazardous or dead trees.
- Maintains safety compliance and is responsible for inspecting equipment before each climb.
- Conducts routine preventative maintenance on assigned equipment (e.g, Chain saws, Brush Chipper, etc.)
- Drives trucks, often with trailer, to carry crew and equipment to work sites. Provides routine maintenance and reports major maintenance and repairs that are needed to fleet services. Performs tree work using aerial lift truck and climbs to prune and remove trees using safe agricultural practices.
Primarily works outdoors . Requires exposure to adverse weather conditions, noise, vibration, dust and hazardous materials while working at considerable heights. Hazardous conditions exist due to exposure to power tools, power lines, wild animals, stinging insects, poison ivy, oak or sumac, and dead and dangerous trees and limbs.
Work requires constant bending, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects of up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Tree Care: 1 year (Required)
- Climbing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
