Job Details

ID #3661900
State Illinois
City Chicago
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Illinois
Showed 2020-03-29
Date 2020-03-28
Deadline 2020-05-27
Category Skilled trades/artisan
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Residential Tree Climbers Wanted (NWI)

Illinois, Chicago 00000 Chicago USA

Vacancy expired!

Experienced Tree Climber/Cutter needed for busy tree service company. Starting pay is $25/hr, and will commensurate with experience.

Job entails trimming and removing residential area trees by way of climbing and/or operating a bucket truck or lift, and using gasoline and hand-powered saws, pruners, and other cutting equipment. All proper safety gear must be used for climbing. Must be able to collaborate with other team members in job site preparation and safety, including identifying and marking area hazards, working with local law enforcement for placement of street barriers, signs, flags etc., and safeguarding of co-workers, the public, and all surrounding property. Additional related work tasks and duties as assigned.

Must be able to work well as part of a team, have great verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and be capable of problem solving and decision making in stressful and dangerous situations.

Employees are responsible for the proper use, care and maintenance of all tools, equipment, trucks, and other machinery that is used, and to promptly request repair or replacement, when necessary. Employees are expected to maintain good housekeeping in trucks and at work locations.

Minimum requirements

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to:

▪ Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.

▪ Safely climb and/or use lift equipment to remove/trim a tree in very residential areas.

▪ MUST have a valid drivers license.

▪ Safely drive an approved company vehicle.

▪ Be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

▪ Withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e. rain, heat, sun, cold.

▪ Traverse various terrains.

▪ Read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.

▪ Work with hands above head for extended periods of time.

▪ Walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.

▪ Work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work.

▪ Operate and service all required tools and equipment.

▪ Work in close proximity to hazardous equipment and energized power lines.

▪ Endure high and low temperatures and various weather.

▪ Work in exposure to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, and dust.

▪ Perform duties near excessive noise from machines, chain saw, wood chipper and other equipment, with hearing protection.

▪ Perform duties at varying heights above ground.

▪ Work on unlevel terrain.

▪ Work around falling limbs.

▪ Work while exposed to traffic hazards.

Additionally, employees must also have:

▪ The endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day.

▪ Have no fear of heights.

▪ Their own transportation to and from the appointed job location.

▪ Sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and tools.

▪ Good hand-to-eye coordination.

Vacancy expired!

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