Experienced Climber - Clipper Tree Service

GSI DIVERSIFIED, INC.; Shrewsbury (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Clipper Tree Service seeks a skilled crew leader/climber to join our team, delivering safe, high-quality arborist services for residential and commercial clients.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as a full-time climber, familiarity with ANSI safety standards, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including holidays, vacation, health and life insurance, and 401k with match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a full-time climber
• Basic understanding of ANSI A300 Standard (Part I Pruning)
• Familiarity with ANSI Z133 Safety Standards
• ISA Certified Arborist credential strongly preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead crew to deliver high-quality tree services to residential and commercial clients.
• Ensure safety and proper use of climbing equipment and PPE.
• Coordinate rope work, limb-walking, and lowering techniques with the team.

Skills

Safety awareness

Climbing experience

Risk assessment

Equipment handling

Education

ANSI A300 Standard I Pruning

ANSI Z133 Safety Standards

ISA Arborist certification preferred

Job description

Clipper Tree Service is currently seeking a skilled and safety-focused professional to join our team as a crew leader/climber. This position is the key role in delivering high-quality service to residential and commercial clients.

Applicants should have an understanding and familiarity with the following;

• Identification and Use of Climbing Equipment
• Hazard Risk Assessment
• Rope Installation and Tying-In
• Methods for Ascending & Descending
• Isolating a Throw Line
• Limb-Walking
• Techniques for Double-Crotching, Recrotching, and Redirecting
• Techniques for Lowering with Control Lines
• Strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and situational awareness

Qualifications for the job include;

• Experience of 3+ years as a full-time climber
• Basic understanding of ANSI A300 Standard (Part I Pruning)
• Familiarity with ANSI Z133 Safety Standards
• Aerial Rescue Techniques
• Required PPE for Climbers
• Electrical Hazard Awareness
• ISA Certified Arborist credential strongly preferred but not required

Clipper Tree Service offers competitive wages as well as benefits including paid holidays, paid vacation, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and 401k plan with match.