Tree Climber

at Tree Care Enterprises, LLC in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Tree Climber. 2 temporary/full-time positions with Tree Care Enterprises, LLC  from 10/1/2025 - 11/26/2025.

Combination position of both above ground tree trimming/pruning and groundsperson duties. Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts. Ground Person duties include ground-level trimming, pruning, and raking of shrubs and trees using hand or power tools and equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following as per the Standard Occupational Classification Code 37-3011 for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers: Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. Use hand tools such as rakes, pruning saws, pruning poles, electric clippers, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. Clean up limbs and leaves using a leaf blower and shredding of larger tree branches with a brush chipper. Must follow all safety regulations and Tree Care Enterprises, LLC  safety guidelines, including but not limited to employer-provided personal protective equipment.

Must lift/carry 40 lbs., when necessary.  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday work required, when necessary.  Employer-paid drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing work and post-hire post-accident.

Requires six months  of tree trimming/pruning experience.

Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees). For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting distance), employer reimburses inbound travel costs at the 50% point in the contract (unless paid in advance). Inbound travel includes transportation costs from worker’s permanent residence or place of recruitment, a daily meal subsistence (based on rates required by law, currently $16.28 per day minimum or $68.00 per day maximum for workers with acceptable receipts), and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Travel reimbursements based on least-cost common carrier rate. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal, except where the worker has subsequent employment.

Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 6-week period of the total contract period, beginning with the worker’s first workday and ending on the contract end date or any extension thereof. Employer may count all hours worked, as well as any hours offered within the standard work schedule that a worker chooses to not work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order.

Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee described above.

Employer provides without charge all tools, supplies and equipment (incl. uniforms, if applicable) necessary to perform duties assigned. If requested, employer helps non-local workers secure optional worker-paid lodging (not to exceed fair market value, based on number of occupants; cost TBD). Housing costs paid directly to landlord and are not payroll deducted.

JOB LOCATION:

5563 Kilburn Ave Rockford, IL 61101  and multiple worksites within Boone(IL), Ogle(IL), Stephenson(IL), Winnebago(IL) and Walworth(WI) counties.

Employer provides incidental transport between job sites. Employer offers free daily transportation to/from worksite from designated pick-up location. Use of transportation is voluntary.

WAGE INFORMATION:

Wage rate is no less than $28.32 per Hour. Overtime hours vary at:  $42.48 per Hour. 

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered at employer's discretion, based on individual factors such as performance, skill, and tenure. Paid holidays available to all workers in the position. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. The payroll period is weekly. Workers are paid by check on Friday. The standard work schedule is from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Employer will offer 40 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours.

Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Employer does not envision other workforce-wide payroll deductions.  Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include the following: Voluntary advances and/or loans made to workers, if any, may be repaid by pre-authorized payroll deductions.      Uniform provided at no cost. Employer may deduct cost for voluntary purchase of additional uniforms for worker's benefit. 

REFERRAL INSTRUCTIONS:

State Workforce Agency (SWA) may only refer qualified applicants who have been apprised of the material terms and conditions of employment and who are able, willing, and available for the job. Employer makes hiring decisions at its sole discretion. Referrals and applicants are accepted from all sources. Applicants must possess documentation required to complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification.

To apply, contact employer at lori@treecareenterprises.com or apply at the job order holding office: IDES - workNet Rockford, 303 N. Main St. 3rd Floor, Rockford IL 61101, phone (815) 847-7574.