Tree Climber/ Trimmer- Ko Olina

Brief Description

Primary Purpose: Under direction of the tree crew Forman; climbs trees or uses aerial lift truck for pruning or removals of limbs and whole trees. Assists in the ground work operations of the tree crew. Builds a strong customer base by providing high quality and friendly service. Must ensure company standards, procedures, and safety are followed at all times.

Essential Functions

• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure they are running properly, clean and neat.
• Auxiliary with daily vehicle inspection.
• Conduct daily and monthly inspections of aerial lift trucks.
• Pruning or removal of limbs or whole trees.
• Inspect trees for hazards; decay, fungal fruiting bodies, dead limbs or weak attachments and tree uplifting.
• Operate aerial lift.
• Grind tree stumps.
• Prepare brush piles and logs for chipping or loading.
• Buck up brush and logs with chainsaws.
• Operate heavy equipment to handle large debris.
• Chip brush, load logs and grind tree stumps.
• Prune small trees from the ground.
• Hedge shrubs from the ground.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Other Functions

• Chair and/or participate in the training committees and activities committee.
• Help to plan company functions such as the company picnic and/or Christmas party.
• Attend seminars and/or training courses to build knowledge.

Requirements

• Ability to drive bucket trucks.
• Valid commercial driving license.
• Clean driving record.
• General knowledge of all types of trees in Hawaii.
• Proficient in pole saw & chain saw work.

Summary

COMPANY PERKS! Training and ongoing support and mentorship. Educational assistance. Get paid weekly! 401k with match. Company Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Drug. Paid PTO, Holidays, & Bereavement. Company Paid Life Insurance.