Smitty's Tree Service, Inc. Tree Climber / Bucket Operator Alsip, IL · Full time Company website

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Smitty's Tree Service, Inc. has spent over 65 years providing high-quality professional tree care. Our company specializes in tree trimming, tree and stump removal, and tree health care. The Smitty's Mulch Center also turns all of the tree material into beautiful landscape mulch available for delivery or installation.

Qualifications

·    At least 2 years of experience climbing and/or operating a spider lift

·    Ability to carry at least 50 pounds

·    Willingness to work in all weather conditions

·   Have a good attitude towards others

Responsibilities

·    Climbing trees using climbing equipment in a safe and efficient manner

·    Ability to maneuver a spider lift in tight areas and move in the air around limbs to make optimal cuts for trims and removals

·    Skill to use rigging knots to safely lower limbs away from obstructions

·    Make sure yourself and others are wearing their PPE

·    Keep track of the equipment you are operating & alert management to anything that needs to be fixed or replaced

Benefits

·    Competitive pay

·    Yearly performance bonus

·    401K plan with employer match

·    Health insurance

·    Vacation and holiday pay

·    The most up to date & efficient equipment in the industry

·    Safety taken as a priority

·    Weekends off (except for storm damage emergency)