Spikeless Tree Climber — Safe, Skilled Arborist Career

Gray's Roofing Company; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime opportunities

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Training and licensing opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Gray’s Tree Service in Alabama is seeking a Spikeless Tree Climber to help protect tree health and client properties. You will join a skilled crew, apply modern spikeless rope climbing systems, and perform professional pruning to ANSI A300 standards.

This role emphasizes safety, training, and teamwork, with opportunities to advance your skills, operate rigging and heavy equipment, and contribute to storm response and long-term tree care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional spikeless tree climbing; 3+ years preferred.
• Proficient with MRS and/or SRS climbing systems and safe positioning.
• Knowledge of pruning techniques, tree biology, and species identification.
• Experience operating chainsaws, rigging gear, and tree care tools safely.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• ISA Certified Arborist credential preferred.
• Strong communication, reliability, and safety teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely climb and maneuver through trees using spikeless rope systems to protect tree health.
• Perform professional pruning in accordance with ANSI A300 standards.
• Set up and execute technical rigging to lower limbs and wood safely.
• Assess jobsite hazards and inspect climbing equipment for safety.
• Operate chainsaws, pole saws, and hand tools safely both aloft and on ground.
• Communicate clearly with crew to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Assist with emergency readiness and rescue procedures as qualified.
• Support ground operations, debris handling and site cleanup.

Skills

Tree climbing

MRS/SRS climbing

Pruning techniques

Tree biology

Chainsaws operation

CPR/First Aid

ISA Arborist

Team safety

Tools

Rigging equipment

Climbing knots

Friction hitches

Job description

Gray’s Tree Service in Alabama is seeking a Spikeless Tree Climber to help protect tree health and client properties. You will join a skilled crew, apply modern spikeless rope climbing systems, and perform professional pruning to ANSI A300 standards.

This role emphasizes safety, training, and teamwork, with opportunities to advance your skills, operate rigging and heavy equipment, and contribute to storm response and long-term tree care.