Tree Climber

LS Solutions; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions in Northbrook, IL seeks a Safety-focused Tree Climber to prune, remove, and care for canopies on high-profile properties.

You will climb using advanced techniques, rig for pruning and removals, and operate chainsaws and chippers while protecting people and structures.

Join a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and landscape preservation, with opportunities to advance your arborist skills.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to climb and perform technical tree work.
• Working knowledge of rigging and jobsite safety practices.
• Experience operating chainsaws/chippers with proper safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, equipment upkeep, and adherence to work plans.
• Commitment to protecting people, property, and the landscape.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced tree-climbing techniques to safely access trees.
• Perform rigging for pruning and removal while protecting people, structures, and surrounding landscapes.
• Operate chainsaws and chippers as part of tree care and cleanup operations.
• Inspect trees for health and safety concerns and determine appropriate care actions.
• Follow detailed work plans and establish safe work zones.
• Maintain and care for tools and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, supporting high-quality jobsite outcomes.

Skills

Tree climbing

Rigging safety

Chainsaw operation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Safety-focused Tree Climber to perform commercial tree pruning, removals, and canopy care on high-profile properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Use advanced tree-climbing techniques to safely access trees.
• Perform rigging for pruning and removal while protecting people, structures, and surrounding landscapes.
• Operate chainsaws and chippers as part of tree care and cleanup operations.
• Inspect trees for health and safety concerns and determine appropriate care actions.
• Follow detailed work plans and establish safe work zones.
• Maintain and care for tools and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, supporting high-quality jobsite outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to climb and perform technical tree work.
• Working knowledge of rigging and jobsite safety practices.
• Experience operating chainsaws/chippers with proper safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, equipment upkeep, and adherence to work plans.
• Commitment to protecting people, property, and the landscape.