CDL Tree Climber

Beyond the Leaf is looking for a Tree Climber to perform tree care services, including pruning, removals, and health assessments, while ensuring safety and efficiency. This role is ideal for experienced climbers passionate about arboriculture and safety.

This is a job for someone who has good use of both their mind and their body. You will be required to quickly make decisions under pressure while always keeping safety at the forefront. Successful climbers can go on to become crew leaders.

Requirements ad Duties:

• Background check required
• Must be coachable
• Reliable transportation
• Perform tree climbing for pruning, removals, and other services.
• Safely operate and maintain climbing gear, chainsaws, and rigging equipment.
• Assess tree health and stability, identifying potential hazards.
• Follow proper pruning techniques to improve tree health and aesthetics.
• Remove hazardous branches and trees while minimizing risks.
• Work with the ground crew to ensure safe debris removal.
• Maintain job site safety and cleanliness per company policies.
• Communicate with clients, providing expert tree care advice

Why choose us?

• Company gear and swag
• Company access to Vertical Supply Group for the most elite climbing gear on the market.
• Competitive wage
• Employer funded training and licensing opportunities
• Career progression and leadership opportunities
• Team environment
• Ability to learn and work with heavy machinery.

Benefits

Employees who work 30+ hours per week are considered full-time and become eligible for our benefits after just 30 days of employment. 

• Competitive pay with opportunities for 40+ hours per week 
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays for work-life balance 
• Overtime opportunities during storm cleanup and peak seasons 
• Long-term disability insurance (employer paid) 
• Short-term disability insurance (employer paid) 
• Basic life & AD&D insurance (employer paid) 
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match to help you save for the future
• Flexible Insurances Options: Employees can choose the health, dental, and vision plans that best fit their needs and budget, giving control over premiums and out-of-pocket costs. 

Health Insurance (Cigna Plans): Employees can choose the plan that works best for them and their families: 

• Cigna OAP (Open Access Plus) – broad provider access 
• Cigna OAP IN – in-network focused, lower out-of-pocket costs 
• Cigna HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan) – lower premiums with HSA compatibility 

Dental Insurance (Cigna Plans): Flexible options to fit coverage needs and budget: 

• 2025 Cigna Dental PPO Low Plan – basic coverage at a lower premium 
• 2025 Cigna Dental PPO High Plan – enhanced coverage with higher benefits 

Vision Insurance (Cigna Plan): 

• 2025 Cigna Vision Plan – comprehensive coverage for exams, lenses, and frames 

Additional Optional Benefits 

• The option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) with $250 employer contribution if on a High-Deductible Health Plan, or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health, dental/vision, and dependent care.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking, transit, vanpool) 
• Legal assistance plan 
• Supplemental coverage options: critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance 

Beyond the Leaf has over 25 years of providing tree services to Southeastern Pennsylvania. We strongly believe in giving value to our customers in all areas of our work and expertise. Our employees are prompt, courteous, honest and helpful. We seek like-minded people to join our company and culture.