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Mauricio's Tree Service

Freelance Tree Climber / Contract Arborist (1099)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Green Bay, WI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

An Arborist provides care for trees. Trims and prunes trees to promote healthy growth and cuts trees or clear branches near utility lines, street signs or houses. Monitors trees for disease and insect damage. Manages trimming, watering and planting in parks and urban areas.

$48,199 / year median in Wisconsin

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Freelance Tree Climber / Contract Arborist (1099) Mauricio's Tree Service Green Bay, WI Job Details Contract $300 - $600 a day 6 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Saws Safety protocol adherence Tree removal Rigging Full Job Description Job Overview Mauricio's Tree Service is seeking an experienced, independent Freelance Tree Climber / Contract Arborist (1099) for project-based work in the Green Bay area. This role is strictly structured on a freelance, contract-by-contract basis, offering an excellent opportunity for seasoned tree care professionals who run their own freelance setups or independent operations to pick up steady, high-paying day work.

Core Scope & Expectations :

Strictly Spurring & Rope Climbing:

Candidates must be highly skilled, traditional production climbers. All structural pruning, technical rigging, and complete removals will be executed via climbing ropes, saddle, and spurs.

Please note:

We do not operate aerial lift bucket trucks at this stage; absolute proficiency in manual climbing is mandatory.

Equipment & Insurance:

As an independent 1099 contractor, you must provide your own personal climbing gear, saddle, ropes, and specialized tree saws. Proof of active General Liability insurance is required prior to starting on a job site.

Ground Support Provided:

Our ground crew handles all technical branch dragging, brush chipping, raking, and track stump grinding. Your primary focus is safely and efficiently executing the in-tree production.

Requirements :

Experience is

Highly Necessary:

A minimum of 3+ years of verifiable, high-angle tree production climbing and complex technical rigging experience. You must be comfortable working around power lines and tight residential structures.

Language Skills:

English proficiency is required, but being Spanish bilingual is a huge plus to streamline production communication with our management team on site.

Reliability:

Strong work ethic, reliable transportation, and adherence to top-tier safety standards.

Compensation :

$350.00 - $600.00 per day (Project-dependent; competitive day rates and half-day minimum guarantees paid immediately upon project completion).

Pay:

$300.00 - $600.00 per day

Benefits:

Opportunities for advancement

Work Location:

On the road