HTMC | Tree Climber

HTM Contractors; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical and dental coverage for you & 

PTO 160 hours annually

10 paid holidays

Birthday pay after one year

Life insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4% +利润

Job summary

HTM Contractors, Inc. is seeking a safety-minded Tree Climber to join our residential and commercial crews on O?ahu. You will assist with climbing, pruning, removals, and equipment operation while supporting site cleanup and safety protocols.

Expect to operate wood chippers, aerial lifts, and bucket trucks, with a focus on safe procedures and teamwork across ground crews. This field-based role offers full-time hours and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Two years of tree work experience preferred.
• Experience with tree climbing, pruning, removals, and related equipment.
• Ability to follow safe climbing and rigging procedures.
• Comfortable performing work at heights.
• Ability to work effectively with ground crews and other tree care employees.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Safely climb trees to complete assigned tree care work.
• Perform tree pruning and trimming.
• Remove trees using approved climbing techniques, with and without spurs.
• Assist with technical tree removal operations.
• Haul branches, logs, and other tree debris.
• Operate wood chippers and assist with debris processing.
• Operate aerial lifts and bucket trucks for work at heights ranging from approximately 40 to 100 feet.
• Follow established climbing, rigging, and workplace safety procedures.
• Coordinate with ground crews to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Tree climbing

Pruning

Removals

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Ground crew coordination

Tools

Wood chippers

Aerial lifts

Bucket trucks

Job description

Field Based | Full Time

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH HTM GROUP

Join HTM Contractors, Inc. as a Tree Climber and work with our professional tree services team on residential and commercial projects throughout O?ahu.

Our crews perform technical tree care using specialized equipment, climbing techniques, and rigging procedures.

We are seeking a motivated, safety-minded individual with experience in tree work who can assist with climbing, pruning, removals, equipment operation, and site cleanup.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely climb trees to complete assigned tree care work.
• Perform tree pruning and trimming.
• Remove trees using approved climbing techniques, with and without spurs.
• Assist with technical tree removal operations.
• Haul branches, logs, and other tree debris.
• Operate wood chippers and assist with debris processing.
• Operate aerial lifts and bucket trucks for work at heights ranging from approximately 40 to 100 feet.
• Follow established climbing, rigging, and workplace safety procedures.
• Coordinate with ground crews to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Valid driver's license required.
• Two years of tree work experience preferred.
• Experience with tree climbing, pruning, removals, and related equipment.
• Ability to follow safe climbing and rigging procedures.
• Comfortable performing work at heights.
• Ability to work effectively with ground crews and other tree care employees.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment operation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

PAY: $30.00 Hourly

• Weekly pay
• Company-paid medical and dental coverage for employee and family
• 160 hours of annual PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Birthday pay after one year
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% after one year; profit sharing

ABOUT HTM GROUP

HTM Group provides diversified services across construction, civil site work, environmental services, transportation, manufacturing, and specialized trades throughout Hawaii. Our companies include HTM Contractors, Inc., HTM Services, Hawaii Works, Inc., HI Waste MFG, Firewood Hawaii, and HI-LUX Customs.

OUR MISSION & VISION

Mission: To provide quality diversified services in Hawaii. By working safe, communicating, and completing your project in a timely manner through teamwork.

Vision: To be the most sought out after diversified service contractor in the State of Hawaii. Known for our knowledge and using the most cutting-edge equipment in the market to complete any challenging projects that come our way.

COMPANY CULTURE

Humble - We learn, not brag

Teamwork - We've got each other's backs

Accountability - We own what we say and do

Solution-Driven - We fix problems, not complain about them

GWC: We hire people who Get it, Want it, and have the Capacity to do it

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HTM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal or Hawaii law