What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Climber position at Smitty's Tree Service, Inc.?
The Climber position generally consists of working hard with our tree crews climbing trees to trim or remove them. Other responsibilities may include:
Job Duties
- Trimming & removing trees based up the specifications of the work order
- Removing and trimming trees in hazardous situations
- Positioning and operating the chipper
- Miscellaneous tasks around the shop building
- Filling up with fuel, clean out & inspect truck at the end of the day
- Communicate any issues regarding equipment
- Use of safety equipment and following safety procedures
Qualifications
- More than 2 years of professional tree climbing experience
- Knowledge of climbing knots and roping procedures
- Ability to recognize deadwood without leaves on trees
- Ability to climb 100 feet up a tree
- Ability to climb trees without spikes
- Ability to use a spider lift and bucket truck is preferred, but not required
- Ability to lift 50-100 pounds
- Class A, B or C license preferred, but not required
- Ability to work in all weather conditions all year round
- Positive attitude and good work ethic
- Ability to speak English and Spanish is preferred but not required
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Yearly performance bonus
- Health insurance
- Vacation and holiday pay
- The most up to date and efficient equipment in the industry
- Safety taken as a priority
- Weekends off (except for storm damage emergency)
Headquarters
12736 S. Ridgeway Ave. Alsip, IL. 60803
Call us or email
Phone: 708-385-2814
Email: Smittystree@aol.com
Headquarters
12736 S. Ridgeway Ave. Alsip, IL. 60803
Call us or email
Phone: 708-385-2814
Email: Smittystree@aol.com
