Crew Leader/Tree Climber

Wattstreeexperts; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watts Tree Experts is seeking an experienced Crew Leader/Tree Climber to lead our tree care crews. This role requires hands-on climbing experience, leadership ability, and strong communication skills.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety standards are followed, and coordinate with both climbers and groundsmen to complete tree projects efficiently and professionally. Join a locally owned team focused on safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional tree climbing experience
• Proven leadership experience in tree care crews
• Strong knowledge of pruning techniques, rigging, and removal procedures
• Skilled in operating chainsaws, chippers, and rigging equipment
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, team oriented attitude
• Ability to train, mentor and motivate crew members
• Safety certifications (ANSI, ISA arborist certifications) are a plus
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Climb trees to perform pruning, trimming and removals using industry standard techniques
• Lead and manage tree care crews, providing guidance, mentorship, and task delegation
• Operate chainsaws, rigging equipment, and other tree care machinery safely and efficiently
• Inspect trees for health, structural integrity, and hazards
• Plan and coordinate work sites to ensure efficiency and safety
• Train as needed less experienced climbers and groundsmen
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding job progress and completion, answer questions, and building relationships

Skills

Team leadership

Tree climbing

Strong communication

Safety conscious

Mentorship

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Rigging equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

Watts Tree Experts is seeking a experienced Crew Leader/Tree Climber to lead our tree care crews. This role requires hands-on climbing experience, leadership ability, and strong communication skills. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety standards are followed, and coordinate with both climbers and groundsmen to complete tree projects efficiently and professionally.

About Us

Watts Tree Experts is a locally owned and operated tree care company built on professionalism, safety, and teamwork. We focus on delivering high-quality work while staying agile, efficient and customer-focused. Our goal is simple: grow as a team and create real opportunities for our employees. We are committed to developing our people, strengthening leadership, and building a company that positively impacts the lives of our team members and their families.

At Watts Tree Experts, you're not just joining a crew you're building a career.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees to perform pruning, trimming and removals using industry standard techniques
• Lead and manage tree care crews, providing guidance, mentorship, and task delegation
• Operate chainsaws, rigging equipment, and other tree care machinery safely and efficiently
• Inspect trees for health, structural integrity, and hazards
• Plan and coordinate work sites to ensure efficiency and safety
• Train as needed less experienced climbers and groundsmen
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding job progress and completion, answer questions, and building relationships

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+years of professional tree climbing experience
• Proven leadership experience in tree care crews
• Strong knowledge of pruning techniques, rigging, and removal procedures
• Skilled in operating chainsaws, chippers, and rigging equipment
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, team oriented attitude
• Ability to train, mentor and motivate crew members
• Safety certifications (ANSI, ISA arborist certifications) are a plus
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Strong communication skills