Position: Tree Climber – Full Time   Department: Homer Tree Care, Inc.   Job Summary: The Tree Climber is responsible for trimming, pruning and tree removal. This may include using various climbing techniques and using equipment such as: chainsaws, stump grinders, woodchippers, and other heavy machinery using safety practices. The Tree Climber is under direct supervision of the Crew Leader. THIS POSITION IS PHYSICALLY DEMANDING.   Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Identification and use of climbing equipment
• Performs routine pre-climb and equipment inspections
• Perform climbing and rigging knots
• Follow climbing work plan
• Identifying electrical hazards
• Utilizes methods of ascending & descending trees
• Identification and use of climbing spurs
• Performs “tying-in” with roper lanyard and climbing rope
• Performs a hazard assessment for rigging
• Demonstrates lowering techniques with and without mechanical
• Utilizes lowering devices
• Performs pre-work operational check on all equipment
• Performs routine vehicle inspections
• Operates the aerial bucket using lower controls
• Performs aerial lift maintenance
• Positions the vehicle and operating outriggers

Qualifications:

• CDL Class-A, is a plus- potential to earn higher compensation
• OSHA familiarity/training
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record with no violations
• Physically Demanding- requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Must demonstrate flexibility and endurance
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to bend, stand, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective Communication with supervisors and coworkers
• Working conditions sometimes include both high heat and cold temperatures
• Familiarity with safe climbing techniques; ascending, descending, limb walking, work positioning, double crotching, recrotching, use of flip-line, etc

Benefits:

• Starting pay is $23-28/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 position to hr@homertree.com.