Tree Climber/ Trimmer- Ko Olina

Sperber Landscape Companies; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing support

Educational assistance

Weekly pay

401k with match

Medical

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A landscaping company in Honolulu is looking for a dedicated professional to join their tree crew. This position involves climbing trees or operating bucket trucks for pruning and removals, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a valid commercial driving license and general knowledge of trees in Hawaii. The role includes contributing to training and company events. The company offers multiple perks including training support and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Climb trees or use aerial lift truck for pruning or removal of limbs.
• Inspect trees for hazards and perform tree maintenance.
• Operate aerial lift and heavy equipment for debris handling.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good condition.
• Assist in training and planning company functions.

Skills

Bucket operator experience

Commercial driving license

Knowledge of trees in Hawaii

Proficient in pole saw & chain saw work

Job description

Primary Purpose

Under direction of the tree crew Foreman; 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 preferred
• Maintain 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 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.

Company Perks!

Training and ongoing support and mentorship.

Educational assistance.

Get paid weekly!

401k with match.

Medical,

Paid Sick Time.

Paid Vacation.