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Experienced tree climber/cutter
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A Tree Climber or Trimmer trims and prunes trees. Clears away excess branches near utility lines or over roads or sidewalks. Prunes dead or diseased tree limbs to improve the appearance and health of the tree. Uses rigging equipment and may work from a truck powered lift; uses chain saws and other power equipment.
$52,080 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Experienced Tree Climber / Tree Cutter Full-Time | 5 Days a Week | Prevailing Wage | Overtime | Benefits We are looking for an experienced Tree Climber / Tree Cutter to join our growing team. This is a full-time, year-round position with consistent work 5 days a week. The majority of our work is performed for towns, municipalities, and public agencies, with very little residential/private work. This means steady work, professional job sites, and the opportunity to work on larger municipal tree projects. What We Offer Full-time work — 5 days per week Prevailing wage opportunities Overtime available Health insurance Employee benefits Consistent, year-round work Primarily municipal and government projects Very little residential/private work Opportunities for experienced climbers to take on responsibility and advance Responsibilities Safely climb and work in trees using proper climbing techniques Perform tree removals, pruning, trimming, and hazard reduction Operate chainsaws and other professional tree-care equipment Safely rig and lower limbs and sections of trees Work as part of a ground and climbing crew Follow OSHA and company safety procedures Maintain equipment and keep work areas clean and organized Work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of safety and workmanship Qualifications Previous professional tree climbing/cutting experience required Strong knowledge of tree removal and pruning techniques Comfortable climbing and working at height Experience operating a chainsaw in a tree Ability to safely perform physically demanding outdoor work Valid driver's license preferred Ability to work as part of a crew Must take safety seriously and follow proper procedures Experienced climbers are encouraged to apply. Why Work With Us? If you're tired of chasing small residential jobs and want steady work with municipalities, this is a great opportunity. Our workload is primarily public-sector work, giving our crews consistent projects and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of municipal tree operations. Apply today and join a professional tree crew with steady 5-day-a-week work, prevailing wage opportunities, overtime, health insurance, and benefits.