Tree Service Crew Member - Climber

Tree Service Crew Member/Climber

We are currently hiring for Tree Service Crew Member/Climber positions. This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of tree climbing experience (private and/or residential/non-line clearance preferred) and is for an experienced and/or advanced climber. Candidates MUST have a valid Driver License with a clean driving record and experience hauling trailers/equipment. CDL Class B (no restrictions) or higher a plus. Candidates should be enthusiastic, work well with others as a team, and be safety-oriented. This job is safety-sensitive and applicants with a medical marijuana card will NOT be eligible for employment.

This job involves/requires:

• Trimming and removing trees of all sizes
• Well-versed in ANSI A300 and Z133 Standards
• Climbing and rigging, including crane-assisted removals (must be familiar with SRT)
• Bucket and grapple truck operation
• Stump grinder, skid steer, and frequent chainsaw operation
• Ability to lift at least 50-100 pounds regularly
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow directions
• Excellent communication/customer service skills
• Focus on safety and teamwork and proper use of PPE
• Proper jobsite set up/pre and post-jobsite walk through to assess risks and ensure customer satisfaction
• Ability to work outdoors and handle extreme weather conditions
• Obtaining CDL Class B (no restrictions) or higher
• Familiarity with proper cabling techniques a plus

Please note that we specialize in Emergency Tree Response/Disaster Relief and crews may be dispatched to assist with tornado and hurricane relief efforts which require extended periods of travel. Regularly scheduled work may require some Saturday work.

If you are interested in joining the TREES BY JAKE team, apply now! We offer competitive wages (overtime after 40 hours and high potential for double-time), health insurance (including dental and vision), paid holidays, PTO, and discretionary seasonal/quarterly bonuses and boot/clothing/gear allowances.

TREES BY JAKE is TCIA Accredited and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. We specialize in crane-assisted tree removal and emergency tree response. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent on passing a background check and a pre-employment drug screen. We are a drug-free workplace. This position is a safety-sensitive position and applicants and employees are required to be drug-free, including from medical marijuana. If this application leads to employment, false or misleading information in this application may result in employment being terminated. This application and any subsequent offers are not intended to constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied, nor are they a guarantee of employment for a specific duration.