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Email: jobs@coatestree.com Mail: Jobs
P.O. Box 4099
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Phone: (505) 983-6233 Fax:
(505) 983-0643
Coates Tree Service, Inc. offers
employment opportunities for qualified people in the following areas (Click on
a job title to see the job description):
Besides the basic skills required, all applicants must possess a valid drivers license and have no alcohol/drug related driving offenses within the past five years. Although we prefer experienced personnel, we are always willing to train those who have a commitment to quality tree work and who are looking for long-term employment.
We offer a range of benefits including health and dental
insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and bonuses. Our pay scale is higher than that of the
local economy and raises are given based on performance, attendance, and good
work ethics.
Our safety program is in effect at all times and we enforce safe
work practices on the job.
JOB TITLE:
Plant Health Care Technician
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT: Spray Department
ACCOUNTABILITY:
The position reports directly to the department manager and may be
assigned under a more experienced employee at various times.
JOB SUMMARY:
The job entails applying both pesticides and fertilizers through
spraying, injection into the soil and direct injection into trees and
shrubs. The majority of the work
involves numerous types of synthetic pesticides. The demand for these applications is somewhat seasonal and
therefore the position is also. While
demand may allow a certain number of employees year round employment, it should
not be considered as such. May be
assigned to work on other types of crews should the need arise.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mixes chemicals, fertilizers, basal applications and tree
injections.
Applies pesticides and fertilizers in accordance with label
directions and all applicable laws.
Willing to work extra hours when necessary.
Confers with supervisor to plan, review work projects and make
suggestions to better implement the job.
Establishes safe work zones and adheres to safe work practices
including the use of personal protective equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge of problem solving techniques.
Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and
understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job
functions.
Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the
essential job functions.
Ability to quickly resolve customer complaints.
Ability to sell services when the need arises.
Maintains and repairs all equipment and personal protective
equipment.
Maintains all records as required by the State and/or the
company in an accurate and acceptable fashion.
Maintains buildings, outside work areas and other equipment.
Capable of lifting 50 to 75 pounds.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILL AND
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work with others or alone in
a productive and conscientious manner.
Must posses a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
INTER-RELATIONSHIP:
Communicates with department manager, other employees and customers to
insure that completed jobs are satisfactory and performed in a safe and
professional manner.
WORKING
CONDITIONS: Works in field.
NEEDED
ATTRIBUTES: Ability to learn tree and shrub ID,
pathology and physiology
.
JOB TITLE: Tree Trimming Crew Leader
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT: Tree Department
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Trimming Department Manager
JOB
SUMMARY: The Tree Trimming Crew Leader is responsible
for supervising a trimming crew. The
crew leader insures that all crew tasks are completed, and all paperwork is
turned in. Acts as the competent person
and implements safety program on job sites.
Insures all equipment and vehicles maintained on a daily basis. Performs duties of climber and ground man as
necessary. Meets with customers on jobs
as necessary to insure that they are satisfied with the work. Meets with Trimming Department Manager
daily.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises trimming crew.
Insures crew tasks are completed.
Instructs crew members on what tools will be needed for the
day’s jobs.
Responsible for implementing safety program.
Completes and turns in work orders and dump tickets daily.
Completes and turns in daily logs.
Meets with Trimming Department Manager daily to review the
following days work and other matters.
Meets with crew weekly.
In charge of and responsible for vehicles cleanliness and daily
maintenance.
In charge of and responsible for equipment maintenance.
Responsible for tools and equipment check out.
Responsible for cleanliness and organization of trim shed.
Performs duties of climber and ground man when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILL AND
EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS: 3 years experience as a climber. Certified in Multimedia First Aid and
CPR. Certified arborist or shows
progress on working toward certification.
Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
INTER-RELATIONSHIP:
Communicates with crew members and customers to insure that completed
jobs are satisfactory and performed in a safe manner.
WORKING
CONDITIONS: Works in field setting.
JOB TITLE: Tree Climber
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT: Tree Department
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Tree Trimming Crew Leader
JOB
SUMMARY: Trims and removes trees and shrubs using
appropriate equipment in professional manner.
Performs duties of ground man when necessary. Drives vehicles.
Maintains equipment and vehicle.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prunes ornamental and shade trees and shrubs to improve their
appearance, health and value.
Cuts away dead and excess branches from fruit, nut, and shade
trees, using handsaws, pruning hooks and shears, and long-handled clippers.
Repair trees damaged by storm or lighting by trimming jagged
stumps, or installation of cabling support system.
Fells trees using chain saw (portable power saw).
Operates truck-mounted hydraulic lifts.
Climb trees using climbing hooks, belts, or ladders, to gain
access to work area.
Also performs duties of ground crew so individual jobs are
completed in the most efficient time possible.
Performs maintenance and cleans vehicles and equipment on a
daily basis.
Must be insurable under company automobile insurance policy.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILL AND
EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS: Demonstrated ability to use tools and
equipment in a safe and professional manner.
Is a Certified arborist or shows progress on working toward
certification.
INTER-RELATIONSHIP:
Communicates with Tree Trimming Crew Leader to insure that jobs are done
so as to meet the customer’s expectations.
WORKING
CONDITIONS: Works in field setting.
JOB TITLE: Ground man
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT: Tree Department
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Crew Leader
JOB
SUMMARY: Entry-level position. The ground man is responsible for assisting
other workers of a higher level of competence or expertness by performing a
variety of duties, such as furnishing materials, tools, and supplies, cleaning
work area, machines and equipment, loading debris onto trucks, and holding
tools and materials.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Starts truck/s in the morning and loads equipment needed for
that day.
Hands or hoists tools and equipment to tree climber.
Lowers pruned limbs and trunk sections using ropes or block and
tackle.
Sections limbs into lengths for firewood or chipping using saw.
Reduces sections of limbs and trunks to chips using chipper.
Positions and steadies ladders.
Under supervision cuts trees, brush and other growth using chain
saw and other hand tools.
Rakes up debris and loads it on truck.
Maintains company issued equipment and personal protective
equipment.
Spots truck when backing up.
Controls traffic using proper signs or hand signals
Manages’ climbers ropes
Learns to anticipate climbers needs.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILL AND
EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS: Ability to follow directions and work in a
safe manner. Mechanically inclined.
INTER-RELATIONSHIP:
Communicates with crew leader and crewmembers.
WORKING
CONDITIONS: Works in field setting.
NEEDED
ATTRIBUTES: Ability to communicate verbally and in
writing using English. Must be able to
do basic arithmetic computations.
