CDL Tree Climber & Equipment Operator — Overtime & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Company overtime with strong earning

Full-time, year-round employment

Modern, well-maintained trucks and PPE

Paid training and continuing education

Career advancement opportunities

Safe, professional work environment

Paid time off where applicable

Health benefits where applicable

Job summary

Richter's Tree Service in the Capital Region, NY is hiring an experienced Tree Climber / CDL Truck Driver. You will access trees with bucket trucks, perform pruning and removals, and operate various commercial equipment.

We value safety, reliability, and customer service as you help maintain residential and commercial landscapes across New York. This full-time, year-round role offers growth and strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional tree care experience.
• CDL Class A or 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 ability to climb, lift 75+ pounds, outdoors in all weather.
• Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tree Climbing

Safety-focused

Dependable

Physical stamina

Education

CDL Class A or B

ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)

Tools

Bucket Trucks

Chippers

Chainsaws

Rigging equipment

Dump trucks

Job description

Richter's Tree Service in the Capital Region, NY is hiring an experienced Tree Climber / CDL Truck Driver. You will access trees with bucket trucks, perform pruning and removals, and operate various commercial equipment.

We value safety, reliability, and customer service as you help maintain residential and commercial landscapes across New York. This full-time, year-round role offers growth and strong earning potential.