Tree Climber/ Trimmer- Ko Olina

Job Summary

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 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

Job Requirements

The right candidate for this job has-

• 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.

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