EXPERIENCED TREE CLIMBER

About the role

Alpine Tree Service is a high-growth, full-service tree care company serving residential and commercial clients across New Jersey. We operate with a focus on safety, professionalism, and execution — following ANSI standards and delivering a premium customer experience. We are building a team of professionals, not just workers.

The Tree Climber is responsible for safe, efficient execution of tree removals and pruning operations. This is a production role. You are expected to move with purpose, think ahead, and contribute to the overall performance of the crew — not just complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performing technical tree climbing for removals, pruning, and rigging
• Executing all work in accordance with ANSI Z133 safety standards
• Working in coordination with crane operators and ground crew
• Setting up and managing rigging systems efficiently
• Maintaining strong situational awareness on active job sites
• Inspecting and maintaining climbing gear and equipment
• Contributing to jobsite efficiency, organization, and cleanup
• Communicating up to office and Sales Arborists on scope changes, site issues, or schedule shifts
• Communicating clearly with crew and leadership

How We Operate

• Actively Seek Knowledge: You are constantly improving your climbing, rigging, and safety knowledge. If you're doing things the same way you did a year ago, you're falling behind.
• Think Ahead to Solve Problems: You plan your climbs, anticipate cuts, and understand the next three moves before you make the first one. Mistakes in this role come from poor planning — not bad luck.
• Be Adaptable: Every tree, property, and job is different. You adjust quickly and keep production moving. Rigid climbers slow down crews and create risk.
• Loyalty to the Team: You show up prepared, communicate clearly, and support your crew. No ego. No shortcuts. No leaving others exposed.
• Have the Motivation to Be the Best: You take pride in your work, move with urgency, and push to improve your output and skill.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years tree climbing experience (production environment)
• Valid and insurable driver's license
• Experience with rigging and removals
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow and execute work orders via mobile systems
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment
• English proficiency
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Crane climbing experience
• CDL (strongly preferred)
• ISA Arborist Certification

Why Alpine

• Real Training, High-Tech Equipment: ISA Certified Arborists on staff, ANSI Z133 standards on every job, and the best gear in the industry — including the Tree-MEK, one of the most capable cranes in the region.
• Clear Advancement: Ground crew become climbers. Climbers become operators. Operators become crew leads. We promote from within whenever we can, and we pay for the certifications that get you there.
• Team-First Culture: No passengers, no ego. We hire people who want to be part of something — not people clocking in.

Compensation

Pay $35–$45/hour based on experience and performance.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
• Time Off: Paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick time (in line with NJ policy)
• Financial: Competitive pay based on performance, not just tenure; 401(k) with 3% company match
• Growth & Development: On-the-job training from day one; ongoing professional development; company-paid certifications — ISA Arborist and Pesticide Applicator licenses where applicable; clear advancement path with internal promotion priority

Who This Role Is For

This Role Is For Someone Who:

• Thinks ahead and works efficiently
• Takes ownership of safety and performance
• Wants to become elite at their craft

This May Not Be The Right Fit If You:

• Want close direction over working independently
• Are looking for a steady-paced role over a production-focused one