The Hook Tender is the crew team leader. He must stay ahead of crew by preparing for next row change in advance. Selects and notches guy line stumps, and tail holds. With Operator determines tower location & positions on landings and supervises set ups and take downs. The Hook Tender Inspects cables, shackles, choker bells, sky cars, saws, stumps, and crew bus to assure they are in safe operating condition. The Hook Tender is in tune with his team members’ experience level and makes sure they have what they need, and know what they need to know, to work safely and productively. The Hook Tender provides training and shares his knowledge to his team members in a positive compassionate manner. He promotes open communication, to build and maintain a positive & safe working environment. This is a highly responsible, critical position that pays top dollar for the individual who along with polished technical skills & knowledge, has demonstrated leadership abilities. In addition to standard benefits, Hook Tenders receive $1000.00 boot & rain gear allowance annually.