Tree Climber

Joshua Tree Experts; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Career advancement

Work-life balance

Holidays and PTO

Paid training and certifications

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Birmingham, AL is looking for an experienced Tree Climber to join a 2–4 person crew. You will support tree removal, pruning, and general preservation, ensuring safe operations and equipment maintenance.

We provide paid training to keep you up-to-date with industry techniques. Expect a focus on safety, strong teamwork, and excellent customer service as part of our active tree care team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Rigging

Tree care

Team communication

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, Birmingham'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. Climber's 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.