Job Description

Tree Work:

• Perform complex climbs, technical rigging, precision removals, and pruning
• Work from rope & saddle, bucket truck, aerial lift, or crane
• Follow ANSI A300 & Z133 standards

Safety & Risk Management:

• Conduct job briefings, hazard assessments, and emergency readiness
• Lead by example with PPE and safety protocols

Equipment:

• Operate loaders, stump grinders, chippers, lifts, and crane-assisted setups
• Use modern climbing and rigging systems (SRT/ DRT, GCRS)
• Perform daily gear checks and maintenance

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Coach less experienced climbers and ground crew
• Support cleanup, stump grinding, planting, hauling

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to get in and out of a vehicle multiple times per day
• Ability to safely work in adverse and varied weather conditions
• Ability to safely work in environments containing hazardous or poisonous plants, and wildlife, including insects, reptiles, and other naturally occurring hazards
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day
• Ability to perform physical labor in moderate to high difficulty range 40-55 hours per week

Qualifications:

• VALID Driver’s License (required)
• CDL preferred
• 3+ years professional climbing experience
• Ability to pass pre-employment & random drug testing
• ISA, TRAQ, CTSP preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• W2 Hourly (Paid Weekly) + Overtime
• Defined qualification and compensation levels based on Career Pathways standards
• Climbing Arborist I: $30/hour
• Climbing Arborist II: $32/ hour
• Climbing Arborist III: $35/ hour

Benefits:

• PTO + Paid Holidays (after 90 days)
• Education allowance for certifications & CEUs
• Clear advancement path

Join our SQUAD today!

•  SQUAD = Safety • Quality • Unity • Accountability • Discipline
• Do you have what it takes to be part of our SQUAD?
• If so…immediate interviews available…apply today!