Tree Climber

ABC Home & Commercial Services • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

ABC Home & Commercial Services is seeking an experienced Tree Climber to join a crew caring for and maintaining trees. The role involves completing contracted tree work safely and professionally, while meeting customer expectations and providing excellent customer service. Applicants must be in the immediate San Antonio area and have at least three years of tree climbing and trimming experience using a saddle and rope.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays and rare Sundays. Work hours are determined by completion of the final job of the day. Saturday work is required when jobs are not completed during normal workdays. Compensation is commission-based, with training pay based on experience.

Requirements

• At least three years of tree climbing and trimming experience using a saddle and rope.
• Valid driver's license with an issue date at least five years before the application date.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working with routes and service stops and meeting service-route deadlines.
• Dependability, self-motivation, and a desire to work year-round.
• Ability to work indoors and/or outdoors for extended periods, sometimes in extreme temperatures.
• Readiness to work Saturdays when work is not completed during normal workdays.

Responsibilities

• Complete tree work with a crew and become familiar with customers’ expectations and service contracts.
• Prepare and load equipment and supplies needed for the workday, such as trash bags, brooms, rakes, lawn tools, and ice.
• Remove designated dead or live trees and cut away branches specified in the sales contract.
• Prune trees and shrubs according to route-sheet instructions to maintain or improve their appearance, health, and value.
• Complete contracted work from the ground, in tree canopies, using truck-mounted lifts, or with climbing and rigging equipment.
• Haul non-hazardous waste to a landfill or other disposal site.
• Learn and safely operate equipment for processing tree debris, including tub grinders, wood chippers, chainsaws, and other tree-trimming equipment.
• Use specialized equipment onsite to chip or grind waste and prepare it for disposal.
• Clean work areas and manually clear, separate, and remove debris as needed.
• Maintain a professional attitude with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Participation in a profit-sharing plan
• Additional compensation opportunities through the Lead Now Program
• Company clubs and outings
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and educational scholarships for employees and family members
• Wellness program including a gym membership
• Company vehicle with gas card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed