Tree Climber

un Tree Climber (Elk Grove) compensation: DOE $22.00-$32.00 employment type: job title: Tree Climber We are a family-owned tree service looking to hire an experienced tree climber. This is a part-time offer with the opportunity to go full-time if the applicant is a good fit for us and if we are a good fit for you. Our yard is located in Elk Grove, CA where you can park your vehicle and take the company vehicles to the job site. We serve Sacramento County, Yolo County, and Solano County with exception to Vallejo. We operate Tuesday - Saturday. We are closed for the holidays December 24 - January 1. The Tree Trimmer/Tree Climber person is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas from trip and fall hazards, ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials. Pay: Competitive, Hourly Competitive pay $22.00 - $30.00 depending on experience, certifications, and Class A driver license Benefits: Paid Time Off (Holiday, Sick/Personal and Vacation) after 1 year of service open to help pursue certifications if interested What you'll do as a Trimmer/Climber: Be part of a tight-knit crew working in a team environment Perform clearing and tree trimming duties for our Tree Service customers including pruning treetops and limbs, trimming or removal of at-risk/damaged trees as well as removing broken limbs Prepare, operate, and maintain all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts Remove limbs and brush, cleanup and dispose of debris Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area. Help enforce on-the-job safety practices What you'll need: At least one year's experience working as a Trimmer/Climber Knowledge of trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing of tree limbs Experience in tree climbing, knot tying and PPE Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chainsaw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances. Willing and able to obtain specialized training and certifications as required, such as local, state and federal licenses Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections Operate and service all required tools/equipment Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces Requirements: Must have CDL and Class A Driver License Preferred Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]