Arborist Tree Climber: Pruning, Rigging & Safety

LSI - Landscape Services Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Safety-focused work environment

All company equipment provided

401K, Medical, dental, life, PTO

Job summary

LSI - Landscape Services Inc. in Nashville, TN, is seeking a skilled Tree Climber to join our team. This outdoor role focuses on maintaining and improving tree health and safety using climbing techniques, rigging, and specialized equipment.

You will perform pruning, trimming, and removal, follow strict safety protocols at heights, and contribute to landscape maintenance and site management while upholding environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Prior outdoor work experience in arboriculture, landscaping, or horticulture.
• Experience operating bucket trucks or aerial lifts.
• Familiarity with arborist rigging techniques and tree removal methods.
• Proficiency with chainsaws and other tree care equipment.
• Understanding of safety protocols when working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using safety equipment to prune, trim, or remove trees.
• Utilize arborist rigging to lower large branches safely.
• Perform tree removal, trimming, and pruning with precision.
• Apply tree care knowledge including disease management.
• Operate chainsaws and hand tools following safety protocols.
• Assist with land clearing, landscape maintenance, and lawn care as needed.
• Maintain equipment such as bucket trucks and rigging gear.
• Document work and communicate project status with team.

Skills

Arborist rigging

Tree climbing

Chainsaws

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Lawn care/landscape maintenance

Tools

Bucket trucks

Aerial lifts

Rigging gear

Job description

LSI - Landscape Services Inc. in Nashville, TN, is seeking a skilled Tree Climber to join our team. This outdoor role focuses on maintaining and improving tree health and safety using climbing techniques, rigging, and specialized equipment.

You will perform pruning, trimming, and removal, follow strict safety protocols at heights, and contribute to landscape maintenance and site management while upholding environmental stewardship.