Tree Climber

LSI - Landscape Services Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Safety-focused work environment

All company equipment provided

401K, Medical, dental, life, PTO

Job summary

LSI - Landscape Services Inc. in Nashville, TN, is seeking a skilled Tree Climber to join our team. This outdoor role focuses on maintaining and improving tree health and safety using climbing techniques, rigging, and specialized equipment.

You will perform pruning, trimming, and removal, follow strict safety protocols at heights, and contribute to landscape maintenance and site management while upholding environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Prior outdoor work experience in arboriculture, landscaping, or horticulture.
• Experience operating bucket trucks or aerial lifts.
• Familiarity with arborist rigging techniques and tree removal methods.
• Proficiency with chainsaws and other tree care equipment.
• Understanding of safety protocols when working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using safety equipment to prune, trim, or remove trees.
• Utilize arborist rigging to lower large branches safely.
• Perform tree removal, trimming, and pruning with precision.
• Apply tree care knowledge including disease management.
• Operate chainsaws and hand tools following safety protocols.
• Assist with land clearing, landscape maintenance, and lawn care as needed.
• Maintain equipment such as bucket trucks and rigging gear.
• Document work and communicate project status with team.

Skills

Arborist rigging

Tree climbing

Chainsaws

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Lawn care/landscape maintenance

Tools

Bucket trucks

Aerial lifts

Rigging gear

Job description

Overview

LSI is looking for a skilled and safety-conscious *Tree Climber* to join our team. This role involves working outdoors in various environments to maintain and improve tree health and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tree care, climbing techniques, and landscape maintenance, with a passion for horticulture and environmental stewardship. As a Tree Climber, you will perform essential tasks related to tree removal, pruning, and maintenance using specialized equipment and rigging techniques, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Duties

• Climb trees using appropriate safety equipment, rigging and climbing techniques to perform pruning, trimming, or removal operations.
• Utilize arborist rigging techniques to safely lower large branches or entire trees during removal or pruning projects.
• Conduct tree removal, trimming, and pruning with precision to promote healthy growth and safety.
• Apply knowledge of tree care practices, including disease management and growth promotion.
• Use chainsaws and other hand tools following strict safety protocols to ensure efficient work processes.
• Assist with land clearing, landscape maintenance, and lawn care as needed.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols while working at heights or around heavy equipment.
• Maintain equipment such as bucket trucks, rigging gear, and hand tools in good condition.
• Document work performed and communicate it effectively with team members regarding project status.

Experience

• Prior outdoor work experience in arboriculture, landscaping, or horticulture preferred.
• Knowledge of GIS mapping or land surveying is a plus for site planning purposes.
• Experience operating bucket trucks or aerial lifts is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with arborist rigging techniques, tree removal methods, and plant pruning care is essential.
• Proficiency with chainsaws, limb loaders, or other tree care equipment is required.
• Understanding of safety protocol adherence when working at heights or with heavy machinery.
• Growing experience in horticulture or dendrology enhances the ability to assess tree health effectively.
• Background in landscape maintenance or lawn care is beneficial for supporting comprehensive site management.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Safety-focused work environment
• All Company equipment and uniforms provided
• 401K, Medical, dental, life, PTO, and more.

LSI is an equal opportunity employer committed to safety, quality, and professional tree care services.

Pay

$25-$35 depending on skills and experience