Tree Crew Foreman / Lead Climber

Air Comfort, Inc; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Urban Tree Management is seeking an experienced Tree Crew Foreman / Lead Climber to join our team, serving high-end residential properties and woodland management projects. As a leader in premium tree care, we pride ourselves on professionalism, safety, and exceptional workmanship.

This role offers the opportunity to lead crews, execute complex removals and rigging, and mentor team members in a safety-first environment with chances for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional tree care experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience as a production climber including complex removals.
• Proven leadership experience or foreman responsibilities preferred.
• Strong planning, rigging, and safety judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise tree crews on residential estates and woodland sites, ensuring safe operations.
• Perform advanced climbing, pruning, removals, and technical rigging.
• Direct ground operations with clear, professional communication.
• Plan and organize job sites, conduct tailgate safety meetings, identify hazards.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI Z133 and company safety standards.
• Maintain high workmanship and client-facing professionalism.
• Mentor and train crew members to foster safety and high performance.

Skills

Production climbing

Crew leadership

Rigging

Safety judgment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Valid driver's license

Job description

Urban Tree Management is seeking an experienced Tree Crew Foreman / Lead Climber to join our team, serving high-end residential properties and woodland management projects. As a leader in premium tree care, we pride ourselves on professionalism, safety, and exceptional workmanship. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels in both technical climbing and crew leadership, and who values working in a supportive, safety-focused environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise tree crews on residential estates and woodland sites, ensuring efficient and safe operations
• Perform advanced climbing, pruning, tree removals, and technical rigging
• Direct ground operations with clear, professional communication
• Plan and organize job sites, conduct tailgate safety meetings, and identify site hazards
• Ensure compliance with ANSI Z133 and company safety standards
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, site care, and client-facing professionalism
• Mentor and train crew members, fostering a culture of safety and high performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional tree care experience
• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Extensive experience as a production climber, including complex removals
• Proven experience in crew leadership or as a foreman
• Strong skills in job planning, rigging, and safety judgment
• Valid driver’s license (CDL is a plus)
• Physically capable of demanding, technical fieldwork
• ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)
• CTSP or formal safety training (preferred)
• Experience with cranes, lifts, and advanced rigging (preferred)
• Background in woodland or large-property tree management (preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided