Arborist Tree Climber

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a family-owned arboriculture firm that has been providing environmentally conscious services in the tri-state area since 1964. We value our employees' professional aspirations, career development, safety, and quality of life.

We are seeking passionate professionals who want to enhance their career in tree care. We offer a competitive compensation package, generous benefits, and a supportive company culture.

• Perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the crew leader.
• Assist in the performance of specialized pruning and take-downs, installing cabling and bracing.
• Safely operate equipment and participate in job site safety briefings.
• Perform proper climbing techniques and procedures, pruning skills, and application of approved knots and rigging techniques.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties, as well as ground duties such as job site setup, roping and rigging, felling, and job clean up.

• Two/four year degree in Arboriculture or 2+ years of tree care industry experience.
• Knowledge of pruning techniques, including large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to climb utilizing rope and saddle.
• Knowledge of industry standard rigging techniques and knots.
• Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics of each species.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain chainsaws and other standard equipment.
• Experience with bucket truck operation.
• Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred.

We offer a competitive compensation package, $22-$35 per hour, based on experience, plus overtime, medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.