Tree Climber

ABC Home & Commercial Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with training

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Profit-Sharing Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program and company vehicle

Job summary

ABC Home & Commercial Services in San Antonio is seeking a skilled Tree Climber to join a safety‑conscious team. The role emphasizes outdoor work, customer service, and reliable performance across a busy service area in Central and South Texas.

The Tree Climber will operate with a crew to service routes, prune and remove trees, and uphold contracts while ensuring high standards of quality and safety for customers and the company.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license with issue date of at least five years prior to this application.
• Minimum of 3 years tree climbing/trimming with saddle and rope experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience managing routes, service stops, and deadlines.
• Dependable and self-motivated with year-round availability.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors for long periods, in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Complete tree work with a crew and meet customer expectations and service contracts.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for the work day and load them in the truck/trailer.
• Remove dead or live trees and prune per the sales route plan to improve appearance and health.
• Complete all contracted work, using ground access, tree canopy, lift, or rigging as needed.
• Haul away non-hazardous wastes to disposal sites.
• Learn and safely use equipment for refining debris, including tub grinders and chippers.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist with waste reduction.
• Occasional Saturday work when the route isn’t finished on weekdays.
• Maintain a professional attitude with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Tree climbing experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Safety-minded

Tools

Saddle and rope equipment

Truck-mounted lift

Wood chipper operation

Job description

Description

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team as a Tree Climber!

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Tree Climber to join our team! If you have experience in tree care, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in safety and quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

SEEKING APPLICANTS IN THE IMMEDIATE SAN ANTONIO AREA

Salary: Commission

Schedule: M - F with occasional Saturdays* and on rare occasions Sunday

Hours: start to finish job, so depends on last job completed

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.

How You'll Make an Impact:

As ABC’s Tree Climber, you will be part of a crew caring for and maintaining trees with professionalism and excellent customer service.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• 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 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.

Join Our Tree Climbing Team Today:

If you're ready to branch out in your career and become part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and community, At ABC Home & Commercial Services, we're excited to welcome you to our family and support your growth as we work together to keep our community green and thriving.

ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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. Must hold a valid driver's license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application.

*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 company’s operations.

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