Climber/Aerial Lift Operator
Job Description
Job Description
L and T Tree Services is expanding and looking for a Climber/Aerial Lift Operator with a strong work ethic to provide clients with a great experience. Responsibilities include performing a variety of climb and ground person duties such as chipping, cabling, rigging, and using hand and power tools to get the job done.
You should ideally have strong communication skills, work well with other crew members, and be physically capable of performing strenuous tree removal services at high heights and in all weather conditions. Apply now if you're looking for a great opportunity to work outdoors and learn something new every day!
Compensation:
$26 - $36 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Collect and feed branches and brush into a chipper
- Execute tree removal services
- Observe and comply to all safety policies and procedures
- Wield equipment, power and hand tools to complete tasks
- Trimming and pruning tree maintenance services
- Perform pre-operation and post-operation hazard and safety checks, recognizing and communicating work hazards
- Perform tree pruning and removal according to work orders, ensuring both company and customer satisfaction. This includes rigging, crane removals, and proper pruning techniques from an arboricultural perspective
- Inspect and assess tree health and risks in order to provide recommendations to customers
- Tree identification
- Basic maintenance of outdoor power equipment
- Daily truck and/or trailer pre-trip inspection
- Climbing and rigging gear inspection
- Good understanding of tree care safety standards, including ANSI Z133
- Knowledgeable in intermediate and advanced rigging techniques
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a strong emphasis on teaching and mentoring
Qualifications:
- Strong communication and teamwork ethic required
- Valid driver’s license required; commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred
- Applicant must be comfortable working at high heights and in all weather conditions
- Physically able to lift (50+ lbs)
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred
- Currently live within a 40-mile radius of Norwood Young America
- 1 year of minimum climbing experience
- 1-year minimum aerial lift experience
- ISA arborist preferred, but not required
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
- CPR/First Aid certificate - company provided
- Ability to lift 80 lbs
About Company
Welcome to L and T Tree Services. We are a local full-service tree care company dedicated to providing high-quality tree care services to our community. Our company currently serves the entire southwest metropolitan area. This organization houses the hardworking and most talented individuals. L and T Tree Services strives to make the connection between proper training and making your home safe for your family and friends every day. With a robust training program from TCIA, you will become an educated and extremely valuable individual for this organization. We are proud of the work we do and are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for tree care and customer service.