Tree Climber

Wattstreeexperts; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Watts Tree Experts is seeking a skilled and safety driven Tree Climber to support our growing team. This role is responsible for performing pruning, trimming, and removal services using industry standard techniques and equipment.

You'll work closely with our ground crew to ensure safe and efficient operations while helping the company continue its growth. The responsibilities include climbing to prune, trim, and remove trees with proper technique, coordinating with ground crew, and maintaining

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional tree climbing experience required.
• Proficient in rope and saddle climbing techniques (SRT/DRT).
• Experience with technical rigging and safe tree removals.
• Knowledge in proper pruning standards.
• Strong understanding of industry safety standards.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Skilled in operating chainsaws, chippers, and heavy equipment.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees to perform pruning, trimming, and removals using industry standards techniques.
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Skills

Tree climbing experience

Rope and saddle climbing (SRT/DRT)

Technical rigging and safe removals

Pruning standards knowledge

Industry safety standards

Valid driver's license

Strong communication skills

Chainsaws, chippers, heavy equipment

Outdoor work in various weather

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

Watts Tree Experts is seeking a skilled and safety driven Tree Climber to support our growing team. This role is responsible for performing pruning, trimming, and removal services using industry standard techniques and equipment. You'll work closely with our ground crew to ensure safe and efficient operations while helping the company continue its growth.

About Us

Watts Tree Experts is a locally owned and operated tree care company built on professionalism, safety, and teamwork. We focus on delivering high-quality work while staying agile, efficient and customer-focused. Our goal is simple: grow as a team and create real opportunities for our employees. We are committed to developing our people, strengthening leadership, and building a company that positively impacts the lives of our team members and their families. At Watts Tree Experts, you're not just joining a crew you're building a career.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees to preform pruning, trimming, and removals using industry standards techniques
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more

Including but not limited to:

• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Removal of hazardous trees

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional tree climbing experience required
• Proficient in rope and saddle climbing techniques (SRT/DRT)
• Experience with technical rigging and safe tree removals
• Knowledge in proper pruning standards
• Strong understanding of industry safety standards
• Valid drivers license required
• Strong communication skills
• Skilled in operating chainsaws, chippers, and heavy equipment
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions