Tree Climber

About the role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Tree Climber to join our team. If you have experience in tree care, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in safety and quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Complete tree work with a crew and become familiar with customers’ expectations and service contracts.
• Prepare equipment and supplies needed for the work day (e.g., trash bags, brooms, rakes, lawn tools, ice) and load them in the truck and trailer.
• Remove specific dead or live trees and cut away tree branches as specified in the sales contract.
• Prune according to the instructions on the route sheet to maintain and improve the appearance, health, and value of trees or shrubs.
• Complete all contracted work, which may require working from the ground, in the tree canopy, or using a truck-mounted lift, climbing, and rigging equipment.
• Haul away non-hazardous wastes to a landfill or other disposal sites.
• Learn and safely use all equipment used for refining tree debris, including tub grinders, wood chippers, chainsaws, and other tree-trimming equipment.
• Use specialized equipment on-site, reduce all waste by chipping or grinding, and prepare it for disposal.
• Clean up the work area; manual clearing, separating, and removing of debris may be required.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times with customers, fellow employees, and supervisors.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid driver’s license with an issue date at least five years prior to the date of this application.
• A minimum of 3 years of tree climbing/trimming using a saddle and rope is required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working with routes, service stops, and meeting deadlines of your service route.
• Dependable and self-motivated with a desire to work year-round.
• Ability to work inside and/or outside for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with training pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and participation in the Profit-Sharing Plan.
• Additional compensation opportunities through the Lead Now Program.
• Company clubs, outings, and paid training and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational scholarships for employees and family members.
• Wellness program including a gym membership and a company vehicle with gas card.

Your readiness to work on Saturday is obligatory when work is not completed during normal workdays.