Tree Climber

Arbor Masters; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan effective 60 days after

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability (100% Company Pay

AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)

Employee Assistance Program (Company 1

Six Paid Holidays

Professional certification and renewa

Job summary

Arbor Masters is hiring a Tree Climber in Oklahoma City to operate bucket and claw trucks, perform pruning and removal, and ensure job sites are set up and safe. You’ll assess tree risk, communicate with homeowners, and assist crew in high-quality, safe daytime work.

The role demands 2–3 years climbing experience, valid license, ability to work over 10 feet, and teamwork. CDL is preferred but not required; outdoor work in varying weather is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years rope and saddle climbing experience with knots knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of tree pruning and removal techniques.
• Able to work at heights above 10 feet and in outdoor conditions.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred.
• Cabling and bracing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and hand tools such as bucket and claw trucks, chippers, and saws.
• Repair, sharpen, and maintain equipment and tools.
• Perform basic felling, rigging, and aerial rigging over obstacles.
• Load, maintain, and check tools and materials for jobs.
• Conduct job briefings and assist in work zone set-up with safety PPE.
• Complete tree risk assessments and site walk-throughs with homeowners.
• Communicate with crew members and assist in debris cleanup after jobs.

Skills

Rope and saddle climbing

Knots knowledge

Tree pruning techniques

Work at heights

Team player

Valid driver's license

Equipment operation (bucket/claw truck

Cabling and bracing skills

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Claw truck operation

Chippers and power tools

Job description

Why work at Arbor Masters?

Arbor Masters is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected class. We will always cultivate an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all Arbor Masters branches. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Your future at Arbor Masters:

When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work family. We want to see our work family continually grow and succeed. This is not just a job; it is a career path! We will equip you with all the experience and training necessary to grow and advance in the company. The opportunity is all yours and what you want to make of it!

As a Tree Climber, you would be responsible for:

• Operating heavy equipment, hand, and power equipment, such as bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws.
• Repairing, sharpening, and maintaining equipment and tools
• Performing basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles
• Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected and prepared with fuel and fluids
• Performing job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE
• Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services Arbor Masters offers, and performing pre- and post-job walk-throughs
• Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew
• Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion

Requirements:

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude!
• Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a class C driver’s license
• CDL class A or class B License with airbrake endorsement is preferred, but not required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum of 2-3 year rope and saddle climbing experience including knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging
• Must have basic knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques
• Ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet
• Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50lbs on a regular basis
• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred
• Cabling and bracing skills preferred

In addition to offering compensation in the top 25% of the market, our employee benefits package includes:

• Medical Planeffective 60 days following start date
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company Match up to 4%/2%)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
• $25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)
• Six (6) Paid Holidays
• Professional certification and registration renewals

Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care industry. If this resonates with you,