Tree Climber

Job Summary

Climber I is a beginner level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports team in site clearing and chipping tree debris and disposing of tree debris.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform basic tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal on the ground and in small to medium sized trees (up to 60 feet in height).
• Access a tree safely according to company protocols after having made all the necessary inspections and assessments. Safely and efficiently move throughout the canopy and remove branches without causing damage or injury.
• Safely operate powered equipment such as chippers, trucks, and blowers.
• Use basic to intermediate chainsaw skills and proficiency in both ground-based and canopy-based chainsaw techniques.
• Effectively use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pr...