Tree Climber

About the role

As ABC’s Tree Climber, you will be part of a crew caring for and maintaining trees with professionalism and excellent customer service.

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 (trash bags, brooms, rakes, lawn tools, ice, etc.) and load them in the truck and trailer.
• Remove specific dead or live trees and cut away tree branches specified in the sales contract; prune according to the route sheet to maintain and improve appearance, health, and value of tree or shrub.
• Complete all contracted work, which may require working from the ground, in the tree canopy, using a truck-mounted lift, or 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 on-site equipment, 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.
• Your readiness to work on Saturday is obligatory when work is not completed during normal workdays.
• 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 of at least five years prior to the date of this application.
• A minimum of 3 years of tree climbing/trimming using saddle and rope experience 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 ranging from $20 to $25 per hour 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.

Schedule

Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays and, on rare occasions, Sundays.

Pay

First-year potential: $60,000–$80,000 annually.