Tree Climber Position
Tropical Tree Care, Inc. is a well-established tree care company serving west Hawai’i Island for over 10 years. We are always looking to expand our team with full-time and experienced Tree Climbers! To be a part of our team means that you are ready to work hard, have a desire to lead with integrity, and want to continue to learn so that you can continue your career in the tree service industry.
As the company grows, so will you and your position within the company.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for cutting down, pruning, or trimming branches, leaves, roots, and trees for aesthetic purposes or to prevent damage/destruction.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
Cut away dead, obstructive, or excess branches from trees and shrubbery.
Utilize chain saws and work crews to safely cut down limbs.
Climb trees with safety devices to properly cut down limbs.
Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, pruning hooks, shears, and clippers.
Use lifts and power tools to gain access to high areas.
Remove debris and cart away large limbs for disposal.
Cut branches away from power lines.
Cable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy trees and branches to provide support.
Utilize climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms, and/or chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers.
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong work ethic, good attitude, and self-driven.
Ability to work well with team members and management.
Able to work long hours in the sun.
Able to lift 50 lbs consistently.
Current ID/Driver's license preferred, but not required.
SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday, 8-10 hours a day with a minimum of 20 hours a week during slow weeks. 7 am-4 pm usually.
Overtime pay is available for employees who work more than 40 hours a week if desired.
Please note that this business is open to emergency jobs, so it is important to be as flexible as possible during emergency situations. There may be some weekend jobs throughout the year, but the majority of work will be scheduled during the week.
COMPENSATION WILL BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE & ABILITY!
Starting Pay: $20 - 50/hour (ISA cert a plus)
depending on experience and ability
(if you do not have Climbing experience, please fill out a Grounds application and let us know you would like to get trained to become a Climber!)
$1,000 SIGNING BONUS
BENEFITS:
Overtime pay
Paid Holidays (after 90-day)
Paid time off (after 1-year)
Accrue vacation days (after 2-year)
Medical/Dental Insurance (after 30-day)
401k (after 1-year)
Sound like a good fit for you?