Tree Climber

Joshua Tree Experts; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

A leading tree care company in Bethesda is seeking an experienced Tree Climber to join their team. The role involves assisting in tree removal, pruning, and ensuring safety during operations. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and at least two years of climbing experience. The company promotes a strong safety culture and offers opportunities for career advancement, paid training, and a healthy work/life balance. Join us to ensure clients enjoy safe and beautiful environments.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in tree climbing and rigging.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tree removal and pruning tasks.
• Ensure safe tree operations and maintain equipment.
• Communicate effectively with the crew.

Skills

Tree climbing

Rigging

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Calling All Tree Climbers!

Are you currently working in the tree care industry and looking to make a change?

Joshua Tree Experts, Bethesda's premier area tree care professionals, are searching for an experienced Tree Climber!

As a Tree Climber with Joshua Tree Experts you will work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew. You will be assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, and general tree preservation techniques. Being a Climber is an extremely important role for Tree Crew. Climbers are responsible for ensuring safe tree operations, maintaining assigned equipment, and communicating with effectively with crew.

We are dedicated to expanding our coworkers' knowledge and abilities. This is why Joshua Tree Experts offers paid training to Tree Climbers to ensure they have the latest understanding of industry technology and techniques.

What a Tree Climber does:

• Communicates with crew leader and coworkers effectively
• Maintain professional image
• Provide excellent customer service
• Delegate work to Groundman Operations Specialist
• Maintain vehicle and assigned equipment
• Follow company safety culture
• Understand and follow ANSI standards for Tree Care Operations
• Must be available to work at least 40 hours per week
• Understanding of aerial lift operations

What a Tree Climber must have:

• HS Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years experience of tree climbing, rigging, removals.
• Valid driver's license

What can Joshua Tree Experts do for YOU:

• A culture focused on SAFETY
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Company that values a great WORK/LIFE balance
• Holidays, and PTO Days
• Paid Training and Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing

Come and join Joshua Tree Experts, a BETTER team of tree care professionals. Our clients love us, because we love ensuring they have safe, healthy, and beautiful home environments.

Apply now!