Tree Care Sawyer/Climber

1040 Chambers ave suite B, Eagle CO

Description

Tree Care Sawyer / Climber Full Job Description: Employer: Ceres Landcare, LLC Location: Eagle County, CO Status: Full Time, Seasonal- Spring/Summer/Fall Salary: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience Description: A Sawyer Climber ascends trees to safely remove trees / branches and lower them to the ground through rigging techniques. Employees will be required to perform physical labor, haul slash, lift logs, load chipper, and maintain a safe work site. Minor maintenance on chippers, chainsaws and vehicles are sometimes required. Position requires the use of handsaws, chainsaws, ladders, and other tools related to the arboriculture/forestry discipline. Employees with be expected to climb trees through use of spurs and bucket trucks. Daily work activities will be provided by the Crew Boss / Foreman. Supervised By: Tree Care Crew Boss / Foreman Essential Job Elements: Abide by all safety rules and policies of Ceres Landcare, LLC. Works under supervision of tree Crew Boss / Foreman. Drives trucks and operates other equipment as assigned. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly condition.  Reports need for repairs and servicing of trucks and assigned equipment to Crew Boss. Performs related work as assigned. Proficiency in bucket truck operations and safety. Estabilishes and promotes drop zones. Uses a chainsaw, pole saws, and hand saws to cut trees and branches at height. Proficiency in safe rigging techniques. Communication with Groundsmen. Must be proficient in: Rope and saddle climbing, use of climbing spurs, modern climbing and rigging tools / techniques. He/She climbs trees, cuts branches and drops/lowers them to the ground with ropes and lines. Qualifications: Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate knowledge of tree pruning, removal, and equipment related to the field of arboriculture. Fine and large motor skills. Ability to carry 50 pounds. High school or equivalent education. Ability to operate ‘smart’ phone. Must be able to wear PPE as necessary. Possess a Colorado driver’s license and clean MVR. Knowledge of safe rigging techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of safe bucket truck operations. Demonstrated knowledge of all Sawyer / Aerial Lift Specialist skills and ability to perform unsupervised. At least 1 year of verifiable experience operating a bucket truck in a residential tree clearance setting. At least 1 year of verifiable experience as a tree climber. Working Conditions: Outdoor environment / Variable conditions. Three seasons. Limited work in wind and rain weather conditions. Group and independent settings. Benefits: Paid holidays after 90 Days 401K plan after 1,000 hours of employment All PPE safety equipment supplied Education/Professional development supplied How to Apply: visit us online at www.cereslandcare.com / Call us at 970-238- 6080