Description
Summary:
Seeking an experienced, safety-conscious tree climber to perform pruning, removals, and technical tree work, operating equipment and supporting the crew leader.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity for quick advancement for skilled and reliable climbers
2. Rewards employees who invest in their career and grow with the company
3. Focus on strong safety habits and respect for the craft
If you’re an experienced climber who knows your knots, respects the saw, and can handle the physical grind of real tree work, we want to meet you. Skilled, reliable climbers will move up quickly. We reward employees who invest in their career and grow with us!*Must have prior professional tree climbing experience to apply*
Responsibilities:
• Climb trees for pruning, removals, and technical tree work
• Run chainsaws safely on the ground and in the tree
• Use proper pruning techniques and apply approved knots
• Practice safe, clean rigging techniques
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment
• Run the chipper and safely back up trucks/chipper combo
• Operate aerial lifts when required and operate heavy machinery
• Drag brush, rake, and clean up job sites
• Identify common local tree species and basic tree biology
• Stay aware of hazards, including electrical risks
• Participate in safety briefings and follow PPE and company safety rules
• Support the crew leader with daily tasks
• Communicate clearly with the team
• Take on additional duties as assigned
Requirements
• Prior professional tree climbing experience (required)
• Strong safety habits and respect for the craft
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction
• Willingness to learn and grow new skills
• Dependability and a good attitude
Pay is based on:
• Experience and certifications
• Technical skill and climbing ability
• Ability to work safely and efficiently as part of a crew
• Determination, work ethic, and reliability
• Willingness to learn and grow skills for long-term advancement