Tree Climber

ABC Home and Commercial; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training pay

Benefits package

401(k)

Paid leave

Profit sharing

Lead Now program

Company vehicle

Gym membership

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ABC Home and Commercial Services in Texas is seeking a Tree Climber to join our field team. This role serves the Austin area, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional Saturdays, Sunday on rare occasions.

The base salary starts around $60,000, with potential to reach $80,000 annually. Applicants must have at least 3 years of tree climbing/trimming experience using saddle and rope, a valid driver's license, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application.
• A minimum of 3 years tree climbing/trimming, using saddle and rope experience required
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.
• Experience working with routes, service stops, and meeting deadlines of your service route.
• Dependable and self-motivated with desire to work year-round.
• Ability to work inside and/or outside for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Complete tree work with a crew and become familiar with customers expectations and service contracts.
• Prepare equipment and supplies needed for the work day, load them in the truck and trailer.
• Remove specific dead or live trees and cut away tree branches specified in the sales contract.
• Prune according to the instructions on the route sheet to maintain and improve appearance, health, and value of tree or shrub.
• Complete all contracted work, which may require working from the ground, in the tree canopy or using a truck-mounted lift, or climbing and rigging equipment.
• Haul away non-hazardous wastes to a landfill or other disposal sites.
• Learn and safely use all equipment used for refining tree debris, including tub grinders, wood chippers, chain saws, and other tree trimming equipment.
• Use specialized equipment on-site, reduce all waste by chipping or grinding, and prepare it for disposal.
• Clean up of work area; manual clearing, separating, and removing of debris may be required.
• Your readiness to work on Saturday is obligatory when work is not completed during normal workdays.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times with customers, fellow employees and supervisors.

Skills

Tree climbing

Driver's license

Customer service

Route planning

Reliability

Job description

Job description

Salary: $60,000

Job Type: Contract

Description:Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team as a Tree Climber!First-year Potential: $60k-$80K Potential AnnualSchedule: M - F with occasional Saturdays * and on rare occasions SundayHours: start to finish job, so depends on last job completedTo apply for this position, it’s required to have a minimum of 3 years tree climbing/trimming, using saddle and rope experience.This position services the Austin and surrounding areas.Residing within that radius would be necessary.At ABC Home & Commercial Services, we’re more than just a company; we’re a family committed to excellence. With 75 years of history and a team of over 1,000 employees serving a growing network of cities in Central and South Texas, we take pride in being a family-owned business dedicated to fulfilling commitments, serving others, and supporting families.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid driver’s license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application.
• A minimum of 3 years tree climbing/trimming, using saddle and rope experience required
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.
• Experience working with routes, service stops, and meeting deadlines of your service route.
• Dependable and self-motivated with desire to work year-round.
• Ability to work inside and/or outside for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with training pay ranging from $20 to $25 per hour based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and participation in our Profit-Sharing Plan.
• Additional compensation opportunities through our Lead Now Program.
• Company clubs, outings, and paid training and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational scholarships for employees, and family members.
• Wellness program including a gym membership and a company vehicle with gas card.

What You’ll Do

• Complete tree work with a crew and become familiar with customers expectations and service contracts.
• Prepare equipment and supplies needed for the work day, i.e. trash bags, brooms, rakes, lawn tools, ice, etc. and load them in the truck and trailer.
• Remove specific dead or live trees and cut away tree branches specified in the sales contract.
• Prune according to the instructions on the route sheet to maintain and improve appearance, health, and value of tree or shrub.
• Complete all contracted work, which may require working from the ground, in the tree canopy or using a truck-mounted lift, or climbing and rigging equipment.
• Haul away non-hazardous wastes to a landfill or other disposal sites.
• Learn and safely use all equipment used for refining tree debris, including the use of tub grinders, wood chippers, chain saws, and other tree trimming equipment.
• Use specialized equipment on-site, reduce all waste by chipping or grinding, and prepare it for disposal.
• Clean up of work area; manual clearing, separating, and removing of debris may be required.
• Your readiness to work on Saturday is obligatory when work is not completed during normal workdays.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times with customers, fellow employees and supervisors.

ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all individuals. We will consider reasonable accommodation requests from applicants and employees who require adjustments to their work schedules or practices due to sincerely held religious beliefs, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship on the companys operations.

Please note that if an offer is extended that we do conduct the following pre-employment screenings: Drug Screen, Physical & Physical Performance Evaluation (PPE). ABC participates in the E-Verify (I-9) program and conducts a comprehensive criminal background check, along with a 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review.