Tree Climber

ABC Home & Commercial Services - Texas; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership

Paid trainings and development opportunities

Job summary

A family-owned tree service company in Texas is seeking an experienced Tree Climber to join their dedicated team. The position involves handling tree maintenance responsibilities while providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have at least two years of tree climbing experience and possess strong communication skills. They offer competitive compensation with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Join a supportive family-oriented environment where growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous tree climbing and rope experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work inside/outside for long periods.
• Dependable and self-motivated attitude.
• Experience working with service routes.

Responsibilities

• Complete tree work with a crew to customer expectations.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for the workday.
• Remove trees and branches specified in contracts.
• Use various equipment for tree trimming and cleanup.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times.

Skills

Tree climbing experience

Customer service skills

Dependability

Self-motivation

Education

Valid driver’s license with 5+ years

Job description

At ABC Home & Commercial Services, we’re more than just a company; we’re a family committed to excellence. With 75 years of history and a team of over 1,000 employees serving a growing network of cities in Central and South Texas, we take pride in being a family‑owned business dedicated to fulfilling commitments, serving others, and supporting families.

FIRST YEAR POTENTIAL TO MAKE: $40k - $60k

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: Start to finish job

2 YEARS of previous tree climbing, rope & saddle experience required

How You'll Make an Impact: As ABC’s Tree Climber, you will be part of a crew caring for and maintaining trees with professionalism and excellent customer service.

Who we are: ABC Home & Commercial is a family owned and operated business, providing a fun, stable, and challenging environment to grow, learn, and serve in our community. We’re pleased to have a diverse group of employees and believe strongly in a work/life balance while building long‑term, trusting relationships with our customers and employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Must hold a valid driver’s license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application (if you are assigned as a driver).
• 2 years of previous tree climbing, rope & saddle experience required.
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.
• Experience working with routes, service stops, and meeting deadlines of your service route.
• Dependable and self‑motivated with a desire to work year‑round.
• Ability to work inside and/or outside for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave (PTO)
• Participation in Profit Sharing Plan
• Lead Now Program for all employees to increase earnings and pay
• Company clubs & committees, and company outings
• Paid trainings and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational scholarships for employees and family members
• Wellness program, including gym membership
• Volunteer Engagement Program: 16 hrs. a year of Approved Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Company vehicle with gas card (for service specialists)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Complete tree work with a crew and become familiar with customers’ expectations and service contracts.
• Prepare equipment and supplies needed for the work day, i.e. trash bags, brooms, rakes, lawn tools, ice, etc. and load them in the truck and trailer.
• Remove specific dead or live trees and cut away tree branches specified in the sales contract. Prune according to the instructions on the route sheet to maintain and improve appearance, health, and value of tree or shrub.
• Complete all contracted work, which may require working from the ground, in the tree canopy or using a truck‑mounted lift, or climbing and rigging equipment.
• Haul away non‑hazardous wastes to a landfill or other disposal sites.
• Learn and safely use all equipment used for refining tree debris, including the use of tub grinders, wood chippers, chain saws, and other tree trimming equipment.
• Use specialized equipment on‑site, reduce all waste by chipping or grinding, and prepare it for disposal. Clean up of work area; manual clearing, separating, and removing of debris may be required.
• Your readiness to work on Saturday is obligatory when work is not completed during normal workdays.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with customers, fellow employees and supervisors.

Join Our Team Today: If you're ready to "CLIMB" your way into a reliable, year‑round position with a team that values your work and growth, then ABC Home & Commercial Services is the place for you. Apply now and let's grow together!

ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ABC participates in the E‑Verify (I‑9) program and conducts comprehensive criminal background checks, along with a 7‑year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review. We conduct pre‑employment screenings: Drug Screen, Physical & Physical Performance Evaluation (PPE). Must hold a valid driver's license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application.

*As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all individuals. We will consider reasonable accommodation requests from applicants and employees who require adjustments to their work schedules or practices due to sincerely held religious beliefs, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship on the company’s operations.