Tree climber/trimmer (Finance)

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. Assist in the ground work operations of the tree crew. Build a strong customer base by providing high quality and friendly service. Must be sure company standards, procedures and safety are followed at all times.

Essential Functions
Bucket operator experience preferredMaintain equipment and tools to ensure they are running properly, clean and neat.Assist with daily vehicle inspection.Conduct daily and monthly inspections of aerial lift trucksPruning 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 committeeHelp to plan company functions such as the company picnic and/or Christmas partyAttend seminars and/or training courses to build knowledge

Working Conditions:Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and many different types of conditions such as; dusty, hot, muddy, level properties, and steep hillside properties.