Tree Climber / Arborist

Malcarnecorporation; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Full-time year-round employment

Paid Time Off

Paid vacation time

Paid Family Leave

Opportunities for advancement

Safety-focused crew environment

Long-term career growth

Résumé du poste

Malcarne Tree is hiring an experienced Tree Climber / Arborist to join our team in New York. The role involves hands-on tree care, climbing, operating chainsaws, and performing safe, professional tree work.

You will assist with removals, pruning, storm cleanup, and general tree care tasks alongside crew leaders and ground crew. The ideal candidate has climbing experience, familiarity with rigging and equipment, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Hands-on tree care experience required.
• Comfortable climbing, operating chainsaws, and working around equipment.
• Knowledge of safe climbing practices and tree care operations.

Responsabilités

• Climb trees using proper rope, saddle, harness, and climbing techniques.
• Perform tree removals, pruning, trimming, and storm damage cleanup.
• Safely operate chainsaws, pole saws, hand saws, rigging equipment, and related tree care tools.
• Set ropes, rig limbs, lower branches, and assist with controlled removals.
• Work from the ground, in trees, and from aerial lift equipment when needed.
• Identify hazards such as dead limbs, weak unions, power lines, decay, and unsafe work conditions.
• Communicate clearly with ground crew, equipment operators, and supervisors.
• Assist with job site setup, cleanup, brush handling, chipping, and loading materials.
• Follow all company safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Maintain and inspect climbing gear, saws, ropes, and other equipment.
• Provide professional, respectful service while working on client properties.
• Assist with landscaping or general outdoor labor tasks as needed

Connaissances

Tree climbing

Chainsaw operation

Rigging

Rope climbing

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Outils

Bucket truck

Chipper

Stump grinder

Description du poste

Malcarne Tree is growing and looking to add an experienced Tree Climber / Arborist to our team.

This position is ideal for someone with hands-on tree care experience who is comfortable climbing, operating chainsaws, working around equipment, and performing safe, professional tree work. The Tree Climber / Arborist will be responsible for assisting with tree removals, pruning, trimming, storm cleanup, and general tree care operations while working closely with our crew leaders and ground crew.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using proper rope, saddle, harness, and climbing techniques
• Perform tree removals, pruning, trimming, and storm damage cleanup
• Safely operate chainsaws, pole saws, hand saws, rigging equipment, and related tree care tools
• Set ropes, rig limbs, lower branches, and assist with controlled removals
• Work from the ground, in trees, and from aerial lift equipment when needed
• Identify hazards such as dead limbs, weak unions, power lines, decay, and unsafe work conditions
• Communicate clearly with ground crew, equipment operators, and supervisors
• Assist with job site setup, cleanup, brush handling, chipping, and loading materials
• Follow all company safety procedures and industry best practices
• Maintain and inspect climbing gear, saws, ropes, and other equipment
• Provide professional, respectful service while working on client properties
• Assist with landscaping or general outdoor labor tasks as needed

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required
• Previous tree climbing experience required
• Experience with chainsaws, rigging, ropes, and tree removal procedures required
• Knowledge of safe climbing practices and tree care operations
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, climbing, dragging brush, and operating equipment
• Must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to work well with a crew
• Bucket truck, chipper, stump grinder, or equipment experience preferred
• CDL, ISA Arborist Certification, or other tree care certifications are a plus but not required

We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full-time, year-round employment
• Paid Time Off
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Family Leave
• Opportunities for advancement
• A professional, safety-focused crew environment
• Long-term career growth with an established local company