Arborist / Tree Crew Foreman

DIRECT HIRE: A fantastic opportunity, seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join a dynamic team as a Tree Climber Foreman in the Philadelphia, PA. area. Tree Climber is a critical, skilled field role responsible for climbing operations, technical rigging, controlled tree removals, line clearance work, vegetation control, storm response, and supporting safe crew operations. Take home company vehicle with gas card, PPE provided.
Salary: $30hr - $36hr
Schedule/Base hours: M - F, 6:30am - 3:30pm (full-time + OT), weekends available
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, PTO, Holidays
Responsibilities:
~ Perform technical climbing, rigging, removals, and pruning in urban and rail-adjacent environments

Vegetation Management
Execute tree removals, hazard mitigation, line-of-sight clearance, and trimming
Utilize chainsaws, rigging systems, saddles, blocks, and climbing hardware
Assist bucket truck operations, chipper feeding, and ground support
Safety & Compliance
Follow company safety standards
Participate in all safety briefings, JHAs, and daily tailboards
Maintain climbing gear and ensure compliance with ANSI Z133
Crew & Production Support
Assist Foreman in job planning, rigging strategies, and site setup
Mentor grounds crew members
Keep job sites clean, organized, and compliant
Complete high-risk aerial operations with precision and safety compliance
Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional tree climbing experience (pruning + removals)
• Mastery of climbing techniques (MRS/DRT, SRT/SRS)
• Proficiency with chainsaws, rigging systems, knots, friction devices
• Strong safety-first mindset and ability to work around high-risk environments
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required to start)
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and E-Verify
• Ability to handle physical, outdoor work in all conditions

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