Tree Climber

ABC Home & Commercial Services • Austin, TX

66d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team as a Tree Climber!

First-year Potential: $50k Potential+ Annual
Schedule: M - F with occasional Saturdays and on rare occasions Sunday
Hours: start to finish job, so depends on last job completed
To apply for this position, it's required to have a minimum of 3 years tree climbing/trimming, using saddle and rope experience.

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.

How You'll Make an Impact:
As ABC’s Tree Climber, you will be part of a crew caring for and maintaining trees with professionalism and excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid driver's license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application.
• A minimum of 3 years tree climbing/trimming, using saddle and rope 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 professional attitude at all times with customers, fellow employees and supervisors.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with training pay ranging from $20 to $25 per hour based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and participation in our Profit-Sharing Plan.
• Additional compensation opportunities through our Lead Now Program.
• Company clubs, outings, and paid training and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational scholarships for employees, and family members.
• Wellness program including a gym membership and a company vehicle with gas card.

What This Job Offers

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