Tree Climber

ABC Home & Commercial Services•Bryan, TX

16d•$40,000 - $60,000

About The Position

At ABC Home & Commercial Services, we’re more than just a company; we’re a family committed to excellence. With 75 years of history and a team of over 1,000+ employees serving a growing network of cities in Central and South Texas, we take pride in being a family-owned business dedicated to fulfilling commitments, serving others, and supporting families. Apply now and become part of something special. FIRST YEAR POTENTIAL TO MAKE: 40k - 60K Schedule: M - F Hours: Start to finish job As ABC’s Tree Climber, you will be part of a crew caring for and maintaining trees with professionalism and excellent customer service. ABC Home & Commercial is a family owned and operated business, providing a fun, stable, and challenging environment to grow, learn, and serve in our community. We’re pleased to have a diverse group of employees and believe strongly in a work/life balance while building long-term, trusting relationships with our customers and employees. At ABC you’ll quickly learn what it’s like to become part of a team that believes in fulfilling commitments, serving others, supporting families, and building our community.

Requirements

Must hold a valid driver's license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application ( if you are assigned as a driver )
2 YEARS of previous tree climbing, rope & saddle experience required
Excellent communication & customer service skills.
Experience working with routes, service stops, and meeting deadlines of your service route.
Dependable and self-motivated with desire to work year-round.
Ability to work inside and/or outside for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures.

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, i.e. 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 instructions on 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 or 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 the use of tub grinders, wood chippers, chain saws, and other tree trimming equipment.
Use specialized equipment on-site, reduce all waste by chipping or grinding, and prepare it for disposal.
Clean up of 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 positive attitude at all times with customers, fellow employees and supervisors.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401(k) with company matching
Paid vacation and sick leave (PTO)
Participation in Profit Sharing Plan
Lead Now Program for all employees to increase earnings and pay
Company clubs & committees, and company outings
Paid trainings and development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Educational scholarships for employees and family members
Wellness program, including gym membership
Volunteer Engagement Program: 16 hrs. a year of Approved Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Company vehicle with gas card (for service specialists)