Homer Tree

Aerial Lift Truck Operator

Qualified applicants must have verifiable experience using a 65’ high Ranger Tower to perform pruning and removals on a daily basis. This is a full time position, with year round work using new equipment. Overtime is available; benefit package offered. CDL with clean MVR is a must.

Tree Worker/Chip Truck Driver

Applicant should have experience driving a 25 yard + chip truck with tow-behind chipper. CDL license with clean MVR is a must. Duties also include working with a crew on a daily basis. This is a full time position with over time available; benefit package offered.

Experienced Plant Health Care Technician

Qualified applicant must have working tree knowledge of common insects and diseases prevalent to trees and shrubs. Also, must be able to work outdoors in most weather. Valid driver’s license and pesticide license a must; prefer applicant be a certified Arborist. This is a full time position; benefit package offered.

Tree Climber

Ability to work in trees/perform all general tree care (removals, pruning, cabling/bracing, etc) and apply standard tree pruning and aerial lift operations on most trees. Have full knowledge/experience with all tree work equipment used to complete work safely (chain saws, pole/hand saws, chippers, pole pruners, saddles, ropes, etc).

Responsible for climbing, pruning and removing trees on residential, municipal and commercial properties. Able to maintain all climbing gear and tree care equipment in safe, working order to ensure efficient and high quality tree work. The climber will also assist with removing debris, chip brush, and site clean up.

Qualifications:

CDL preferred

Basic climbing experience and skills

Proficient knowledge of knots, rigging and all climbing gear

Able to follow directions easily and complete requests of the foreman/follow all company safety rules & policies.

Ability to complete production work in a timely fashion

Possess or ability to become electrical hazard certified

Compensation based on qualifications and experience—Hourly with consistent overtime pay. Pre-employment physical, driver’s license and Social Security # verification required.

These positions are for either of our locations: in Lockport at 14000 S. Archer Avenue or in Wauconda at 26950 N. Us Hwy 12. Please email Sheryl@homertree.com with your resume or with any with questions regarding employment opportunities.