Career-Driven Tree Climber & CDL Truck Driver

Richter; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime potential

Full-time, year-round

Paid training

Career advancement

Health benefits

Job summary

Richter's Tree Service is seeking an experienced Tree Climber / CDL Truck Driver for the Capital Region of New York. The role combines outdoor tree care with skilled driving of commercial trucks, offering full-time year-round employment with competitive pay based on experience.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years in professional tree care, a clean CDL (A or B), and proficiency in rigging, bucket trucks, and chainsaw use.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional tree care experience
• Clean CDL Class A or Class B license
• Experience climbing, pruning, and removing trees
• Experience operating bucket trucks and commercial equipment
• Knowledge of arborist rigging techniques
• Ability to safely operate chainsaws and other tree care equipment
• Excellent physical stamina with the ability to climb, lift 75+ pounds

Responsibilities

• Operate bucket trucks and aerial lift equipment to access trees for pruning/removals
• Perform professional tree trimming, pruning, removals, and planting care
• Safely operate CDL dump trucks, trailers, chippers, chainsaws, stump grinders, and other equipment
• Conduct daily vehicle and equipment inspections
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Follow ANSI safety standards and company procedures
• Provide outstanding customer service while representing Richter's Tree Service

Skills

Tree climbing

CDL license

Rigging techniques

Bucket trucks

Safety compliance

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

Tools

Chippers

Chainsaws

Rigging equipment

Job description

Richter's Tree Service is seeking an experienced Tree Climber / CDL Truck Driver for the Capital Region of New York. The role combines outdoor tree care with skilled driving of commercial trucks, offering full-time year-round employment with competitive pay based on experience.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years in professional tree care, a clean CDL (A or B), and proficiency in rigging, bucket trucks, and chainsaw use.