What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Leader (Tree Climber) position at Homer Companies?
Position: Crew Leader (Tree Climber)– Full Time
Department: Homer Tree Care, Inc.
Job Summary: The Crew Leader is a tree climber that is responsible for managing and supervising the tree crew and ensuring all tree care services are performed as efficiently and safely as possible. Responsible for supervising tree crew while using various climbing techniques and equipment in trimming, pruning and tree removal. THIS POSITION IS PHYSICALLY DEMANDING, requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body. Working conditions sometimes include both high heat and cold temperatures. **The crew leader must also be able to perform tree climbing and aerial bucket operation**
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervises and manages tree crew while performing all aspects of residential and commercial tree care service
- 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
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years’ climbing experience
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and demonstrate flexibility and endurance. (must be able to perform climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials)
- 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
- Spanish speaking helpful but not required
Benefits:
- Starting pay is $26-34/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)
Homer Companies is a second-generation, family-owned, full-service tree care company that provides unparalleled services throughout the Midwest. Homer is an EEO Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. A great work atmosphere with top pay!
Please direct questions regarding the Tree Climber Crew Leader position to hr@homertree.com.
Salary : $26 - $34
