Tree Climber / Bucket Truck Technician and/or Groundsman

Waukesha WI

Description

Job Description Professional Tree Trimmer Job Description Tree trimmers are expected to use a variety of techniques to prune, trim and remove branches from trees. This can either be done for aesthetics or to make an area safer if the tree is posing a potential threat. Tree trimmers should be familiar with a variety of tools to do their jobs effectively. Mechanical knowledge is crucial, and your tree trimmer job description should go over a few of the tools your company uses. Knowledge of public safety procedures is also useful so that the trimmer can identify what needs to be done to a tree to make it less of a nuisance. Personal service skills are beneficial to interact with property owners and ensure they are happy with what is being done to the foliage. Below is a tree trimmer job description template that offers a look at the kind of information to put in your own. Do you enjoy working with your hands and feeling exhausted at the end of the day with the knowledge you put in a hard day’s work? Our organization is looking for a new tree trimmer to work with the landscaping department to help homeowners and commercial property managers get safer, more attractive trees. Every day will bring different tasks, trees and fulfilling challenges, such as climbing trees to ensure any precarious branches can be reached or staying on the ground to assist other employees in adequately pruning the tree. Either way, you will be making a difference in your community, and currently, there is a lot of work to go around. Job Responsibilities Operate an array of equipment to remove and dispose of unwanted branches, which can entail using brush chippers, boom trucks, stump chippers, power saws and many others Climb trees using climb hooks, belts and ladders in order to access the worksite, or supervise others using these items to ensure they are being safe Prune the top of trees to make them more visually pleasing to the general public Speak with the property owner to see what needs to be done, and offer recommendations when a tree is too far gone to save Inspect trees to see if there are any underlying issues, such as diseases or fungus growing Ensure the worksite remains safe by putting up caution tape around the surrounding area if it is in a public space Clear the site once the job is done by loading up branches and other pieces of debris into work truck Provide advice to property owners about the proper way to care for the new tree, and suggest routine maintenance visits Job Skills & Qualifications Reqiured: High school diploma Prior experience pruning trees Leadership skills Valid driver’s license Excellent communication and organizational skills