Tree Climber - HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Joshua Tree Experts • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Joshua Tree Experts, Houston's premier tree care, lawn care, and pest control professionals, is searching for an experienced Tree Climber. As a Tree Climber with Joshua Tree, you will work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew, assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, and general tree preservation techniques. This role is extremely important for the Tree Crew, as Climbers are responsible for ensuring safe tree operations, maintaining assigned equipment, and communicating effectively with the crew. Climbers also play a key role in communicating with clients and the public near the job site. Joshua Tree offers paid training to Tree Climbers to ensure they have the latest understanding of industry technology and techniques.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years experience of tree climbing
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Forestry or Horticulture Degree
• ISA Certified Arborist or desire to obtain in the future

Responsibilities

• Assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, and general tree preservation techniques
• Ensuring safe tree operations
• Maintaining assigned equipment
• Communicating effectively with crew
• Communicating with clients and public near the job site
• Maintain professional image
• Provide excellent customer service
• Delegate work to Groundman Operations Specialist
• Maintain vehicle and assigned equipment
• Follow company safety culture
• Understand and follow ANSI standards for Tree Care Operations
• Must be available to work at least 40 hours per week
• Understanding of aerial lift operations

Benefits

• Paid training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Great work/life balance
• Full time, year-round employment
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Days
• Paid Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing
• Safety Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED