Tree Climber (Southampton)

Job Description:

Tree Climber

TB Tree Care & Associates | Southampton, NY | Full time

Pay: $25.00 – $33.00 per hour

About TB Tree Care & Associates

For over 30 years, TB Tree Care & Associates has been the trusted name in professional arboriculture from Westhampton to Amagansett. Every tree we care for receives meticulous attention from our experienced team of arborists, combining time-tested practices with modern plant healthcare techniques. From grand estates to intimate properties, we bring the same dedication and craftsmanship to every project.

What You Will Do

• Climb, prune, trim, and remove trees to industry safety standards
• Set rigging and run removals safely on tight, high-value estate properties
• Operate bucket trucks, lifts, chippers, and rigging equipment
• Assess tree health and flag hazards, decay, or disease before they become a problem
• Support specialty work including cabling and bracing and construction-phase tree protection
• Work in step with your ground crew to keep the job moving and the site safe
• Leave every property immaculate — on estate work, the cleanup is part of the job
• Maintain your climbing gear, saws, tools, and vehicles
• Follow all company safety protocols, every time, without exception

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Overtime available during the busy season, plus storm response work. This is year-round employment, not seasonal.

What We Are Looking For

• 1–3 years of tree climbing or closely related experience
• Working knowledge of pruning, trimming, and removal techniques
• Comfortable operating bucket trucks and setting rigging
• Solid grounding in tree care safety practices
• Able to identify common species and spot potential hazards
• Professional presence on client properties — our clients are discerning, and how you carry yourself matters
• Valid New York State driver's license (required)
• Able to commute to Southampton, NY (required)

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development and training support
• Advancement opportunities
• All safety equipment and PPE provided
• Year-round work

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position. Candidates must be able to:

• Climb trees using ropes, saddle, and spurs, and work at height for extended periods
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and humidity
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach overhead, and work on uneven ground throughout the day
• Safely operate chainsaws and hand tools requiring grip strength and manual dexterity
• Maintain balance and spatial awareness while aloft
• Wear required personal protective equipment for the full shift

Ready to Climb?

If you take pride in your rigging, your cuts, and the state you leave a property in, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

TB Tree Care & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

TB Tree Care & Associates participates in E-Verify and confirms the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.