Live and work in the mountains this summer and beyond!!
Ceres Landcare is an established, professional, award winning, full-service landscaping firm looking for new team members! Experience is preferred; however, we have a solid in-house training program and can train anyone with the right attitude and willingness to learn. This position is best suited for people who are happiest when working outdoors, staying busy, and enjoy rewarding hard work. We have work in construction, gardening, planting, tree care, irrigation. Great work environment, learn new skills to further your career! Come work with the best and work on the best sites around the Rocky Mountains.
If interested, please read on to learn more about a career at our company!
WHO WE ARE:
Ceres Landcare is a full-service design, build and maintenance firm and has been servicing Eagle and Summit County for 20 years. We work on high altitude, high end, commercial and residential properties.
WHAT WE STAND FOR AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
At Ceres we stand on a platform of highly skilled and responsive team members capable of implementing all levels of comprehensive landscape installation and management.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
We set high standards for ourselves and the work we do. While gardening experience isn’t required, there are certain character traits we can’t train, which are inherently important to our day-to-day operations. We look for employees who are detail-oriented, good communicators, responsible, and who enjoy working in a team environment.
PERKS:
Our goal is to provide a great working environment for our team members. We value our employees’ input and ideas. Paid holidays can be earned through time served. Overtime is also sometimes available. We value your personal life and know it’s important for our employees to have time off to enjoy family and friends. Time off during slower periods can be arranged, if communicated properly.
OUR SEASON:
Our season starts in April and can extend easily into December. We do request that employees stay as long as possible to help finish the season. There are however a few exceptions we make for students, employees with other seasonal jobs, and those with extended travel plans.
WORK WEEK:
We work Monday through Thursday typically. We don’t usually work weekends and have major holidays off. We usually work 10-hour days Monday through Thursday and reserve Friday for extra work and overtime as needed.
CONTACT:
To see examples of our work visit the porfolio page. To apply call us or send us an email.
Must be responsible and reliable, have a willingness to learn, someone who works well with others and takes pride in their work, someone who enjoys working outdoors on amazing properties and likes physical activity.
– Valid drivers license a plus
– Bi-lingual a plus
– Experience a plus
Employer: Ceres Landcare, LLC
Location: Eagle County, CO
Status: Full Time, Seasonal- Spring/Summer/Fall
Salary: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Description: A Sawyer Climber ascends trees to safely remove trees / branches and lower them to the ground through rigging techniques. Employees will be required to perform physical labor, haul slash, lift logs, load chipper, and maintain a safe work site. Minor maintenance on chippers, chainsaws and vehicles are sometimes required. Position requires the use of handsaws, chainsaws, ladders, and other tools related to the arboriculture/forestry discipline. Employees with be expected to climb trees through use of spurs and bucket trucks. Daily work activities will be provided by the Crew Boss / Foreman.
Supervised By: Tree Care Crew Boss / Foreman
Essential Job Elements:
Abide by all safety rules and policies of Ceres Landcare, LLC.
Works under supervision of tree Crew Boss / Foreman.
Drives trucks and operates other equipment as assigned.
Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly condition. Reports need for repairs and servicing of trucks and assigned equipment to Crew Boss.
Performs related work as assigned.
Proficiency in bucket truck operations and safety.
Estabilishes and promotes drop zones.
Uses a chainsaw, pole saws, and hand saws to cut trees and branches at height.
Proficiency in safe rigging techniques.
Communication with Groundsmen.
Must be proficient in: Rope and saddle climbing, use of climbing spurs, modern climbing and rigging tools / techniques.
He/She climbs trees, cuts branches and drops/lowers them to the ground with ropes and lines.
Qualifications:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of tree pruning, removal, and equipment related to the field of arboriculture.
Fine and large motor skills.
Ability to carry 50 pounds.
High school or equivalent education.
Ability to operate ‘smart’ phone.
Must be able to wear PPE as necessary.
Possess a Colorado driver’s license and clean MVR.
Knowledge of safe rigging techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of safe bucket truck operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of all Sawyer / Aerial Lift Specialist skills and ability to perform unsupervised.
At least 1 year of verifiable experience operating a bucket truck in a residential tree clearance setting.
At least 1 year of verifiable experience as a tree climber.
Working Conditions:
Outdoor environment / Variable conditions.
Three seasons.
Limited work in wind and rain weather conditions.
Group and independent settings.
Benefits:
Paid holidays after 90 Days
401K plan after 1,000 hours of employment
All PPE safety equipment supplied
Education/Professional development supplied
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