Tree Climber

Almstead-Tree-; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay $22–$32

Overtime

Medical & Dental plans

401K retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is hiring a Tree Climber to join a dedicated arboriculture crew in the tri-state area. You will climb, assist crew leaders, and help with pruning, cabling and rigging tasks on various jobs.

The role emphasizes safety, proper knotting and technique, operating standard equipment, and collaboration with team members to complete projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Two/four year degree in Arboriculture or 2+ years industry experience.
• Experience with pruning techniques for large shade trees and ornamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed by crew leader.
• Assist in pruning, take-downs, cabling and bracing.
• Safely operate equipment and follow job site safety briefings.
• Apply proper climbing techniques, pruning skills, and rigging knots.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Set up job sites, rope and rigging, and clean up as required.
• Knowledge of tree wounding/pruning concepts.

Skills

Rope and saddle climbing

Rigging techniques

Chainsaws operation

Bucket truck operation

Education

Arboriculture degree or 2+ years industry experience

Tools

Chainsaws

Rigging gear

Bucket truck

Job description

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee’s professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.

We are looking for passionate professionals who want to enhance their career in tree care! We offer generous compensation, year-round work, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, inclusive company culture and so much more! If you are ready to enjoy going to work every day, come grow with us!

Basic Function

Tree Climbers serve a pivotal role on tree care crews, with the primary responsibility of climbing and assisting the crew leader in the performance of all general tree work services.

Tree Climber Responsibilities

• Perform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader.
• Assist in the performance of specialized pruning and take-downs, installing cabling and bracing.
• Safely operate equipment.
• Participate in all job site safety briefings.
• Perform proper climbing techniques and procedures, pruning skills, application of approved knots and rigging techniques.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Perform ground duties such as job site set up, roping and rigging, felling, and job clean up as required.
• Utilize knowledge of compartmentalization and other concepts related to tree wounding/pruning

• Two/four year degree in Arboriculture or 2+ years industry experience.
• Knowledge of pruning techniques including large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to climb utilizing rope and saddle.
• Knowledge of industry standard rigging techniques and knots
• Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics of each species.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain chainsaws and other standard equipment.
• Experience with bucket truck operation.
• Valid Driver’s License, CDL preferred.

We offer a competitive compensation package, $22-$32 per hour, based on experience, plus overtime, including medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.