Tree Climber Apprentice - Launch Your Outdoor Career

Medium; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Monster Tree Service of Northern NJ is hiring a Tree Climber Apprentice to join a growing team shaping the Tree Care Industry in a positive way. The role offers year-round employment, competitive wages commensurate with experience, and a respectful work environment.

Responsibilities include handling limbs, loading and unloading materials, operating equipment under supervision, and following safety guidelines to protect colleagues and the public at the job site.

Qualifications

• Operates chippers and chainsaws safely and effectively.
• Previous trimming, limbing, and saw/chipper experience preferred.
• Clean valid driver's license required; ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Unloads, lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the site.
• Works from the ground using handsaws and pole saws; drives trucks and operates other equipment as assigned.
• Keeps trucks/equipment clean and reports repairs to the crew leader.
• Safeguards employees and the public; stays in communication with workers aloft.
• Participates in weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings.
• Follows safety standards and uses PPE at all times.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Chipper operation

Chainsaw operation

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Job description

Monster Tree Service of Northern NJ is hiring a Tree Climber Apprentice to join a growing team shaping the Tree Care Industry in a positive way. The role offers year-round employment, competitive wages commensurate with experience, and a respectful work environment.

Responsibilities include handling limbs, loading and unloading materials, operating equipment under supervision, and following safety guidelines to protect colleagues and the public at the job site.