Crew Lead / Experienced Tree Climber

Thornton’s Tree Service; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K matching

Job summary

Thornton’s Tree Service in Abilene, TX is seeking a skilled Lead Trimmer to head our tree crew, ensure safety on every job, operate equipment, and coordinate with customers and management. As on-site leader, you will supervise 2-3 ground hands, perform trimming and removal, and work with cranes, manlifts, stump grinders, and skid loaders while maintaining clean, safe job sites.

We offer a locally owned environment with safety training, earnings up to $100,000 per year based on performance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in tree trimming and removal required.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Able to operate heavy equipment outdoors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of ANSI Z133 safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew of 2-3 ground hands.
• Operate equipment and trim or remove trees safely.
• Maintain safe, organized job sites.
• Communicate with customers and management.
• Ensure work complies with safety guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Tree trimming

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Customer communication

Tools

Manlift operation

Cranes

Stump grinders

Mini loaders

Skid loaders

Job description

Earnings up to $100,000 a year BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION, potential to make more depending on work ethic and efficiency. Driver's license required. To make your job easier, we utilize cranes, manlifts that fit in tight areas, remote controller stump grinders, rolloff dumpsters for logs, mini and big skids. Thornton's Tree Service has been in business since 1991!

We are a locally owned and operated tree service company serving the Abilene area with a reputation for safety, professionalism, and top-quality work. As our team grows, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Trimmer for our tree crewsto head up field operations and ensure every job is done efficiently and safely.

Job Summary

The Lead Trimmer will be responsible for managing a small team of tree workers, ensuring job site safety, operating equipment, and trimming or removing trees and branches as needed. You’ll be the go-to person on-site, making decisions and working directly with customers and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a crew of 2-3 ground hands.
• Most be proficient in Tree climbing, roping, rigging, saddles, climbing equipment.
• Safe operation of chainsaws, rigging systems, ropes, saddles, and climbing equipment.
• Strong understanding of ANSI Z133 safety standards and proper PPE use.
• Operate and work from a manlift as needed.
• Trim, prune, and remove trees and large limbs safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
• Communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety guidelines and company standards.

Requirements

• Experience operating a manlift (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of tree trimming and removal techniques.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to operate heavy equipment such as stump grinders, mini skids, big skids, and mini loaders.
• Experience working with and around cranes (preferred).
• Must be able to pass a drug test and be subjected to random drug tests throughout employment.
• Driver's license not required.

Why Join Us?

• Local, family-owned company with growth opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Access to well-maintained equipment and tools.
• Ongoing safety training and development.
• Earnings up to $100,000 a year BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION, potential to make more depending on work ethic and efficiency.
• We have all the necessary equipment to make trimming, chipping, and removals much easier for the tree trimmer.
• Medical, Vision, Dental and 401K matching after 6 months.