Tree Crew - Climber

Lubbers & Sons Tree Care; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Training opportunities

Gear provided

Job summary

Lubbers & Sons Tree Care is seeking a dedicated team member to join our growing family-owned company. You will climb trees, perform ground work, and help with crane-assisted removals, applying safety-first practices and ongoing training.

This role requires at least three years as a climber on a professional crew, valid driver’s license, and willingness to learn. You’ll work outdoors year-round in a small, cooperative environment where your contribution truly matters.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as a climber on a professional tree crew.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR; CDL not required but welcome.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety rules and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees at safe skill level with training available.
• Perform ground work including crane-assisted removals.
• Interpret work orders and track hours in crew app.
• Safely drive company vehicles and operate trailers and equipment.

Skills

Tree climbing

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Customer interaction

Tools

Chipper

Skid-steer

Trailers

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

In this role you will be an essential part of our team, representing our company directly to our clients. The quality of your work and your professionalism is what our clients will think of when they think of Lubbers & Sons Tree Care.

This is why we must find the right person for this role who embodies our values-- safety, dedication to excellence, teamwork, and genuine curiosity which fuels ongoing learning.

Do you want to be exposed to a wide variety of tree related puzzles and scenarios on a daily basis? Are you a certified arborist or interested in becoming one? Would you like to see how far your hard work and dedication can take you as you advance with us and help us grow our young company from the ground up? Lubbers & Sons Tree Care is a small family owned & operated company, and we can provide all this (and more), in a small close-knit environment where you will truly matter and have a chance to make a real impact on our business and the community. Our company provides a safety-first environment with ongoing education and advancement opportunities, always open to employee input and innovation. Join our little company - and let’s succeed together!

As a member of our tree crew, your duties will include:

Climbing trees which are at your safe working skill level, with ongoing training and education always available at all levels. All pruning is done without the use of spikes, all climbers are expected to utilize both DRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing techniques. Experience working on crane-assisted removals is a plus.

Performing ground work, including on crane-assisted tree-removal in support of specific job assignments. All members of the crew are expected to pitch in on the ground and work as a team (even if you are a climber).

Interpreting work orders and tracking your own hours within an app our crew uses to stay organized.

Safely driving company vehicles, driving and backing up with trailers attached, safe operation of mini skid-steer and chipper.

Safely performing and always continuing to learn in all aspects of arboriculture, including:

Tree identification

Pruning

Removals

Cabling and bracing

Root collar excavations, root pruning

Tree planting

Tree health care treatments (if interested, with training)

Estimating (learning to bid jobs for us, with training)

Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment per our daily and weekly maintenance checklists

Carrying out other tasks as assigned by the owners of the company

Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license and clean MVR (CDL not required but it is welcome), experience towing/backing up trailers. Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle is a plus.

At least THREE YEARS working as a climber on a professional tree crew.

Ability to work outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions.

Ability to learn, understand, and follow to all industry standards and safety rules, as well as company policies and safety expectations. Willingness to ask questions and speak up when you need assistance or training.

Ability to represent our company to clients and the public in a professional manner.

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

A culture of safety at all times and a professional workplace where your voice matters

Advancement opportunities, tailored to your interests and desires as we grow

Paid time off and holiday bonuses, occasional tips and performance bonuses

Company provided shirts, PPE, climbing gear, and equipment

Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources.

Note we do not currently offer health insurance or other benefits, although we aim to continue to add benefits & perks over the coming years. We are developing a profit-sharing pay model for the right reliable crew that is able to help us maximize efficiency and minimize avoidable expenses/damages in the future. We are a young company (5 years) with owners involved in daily operations and fully invested in the success and happiness of our employees. There is a LOT of room for advancement and to grow with us--there is no ceiling for loyal team members who consistently add value to our company. We believe in reciprocity.