Tree Climber - HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Joshua Tree Experts
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Job Description
Tree Climber - HIRING IMMEDIATELY Our clients love us, because we love ensuring they have safe, healthy, and beautiful home environments. Want to work in a culture focused on safety and professionalism? Climb Higher with Us-Now Hiring! Joshua Tree Experts, Houston's premier tree care, lawn care, and pest control professionals, is searching for an experienced Tree Climber! As a Tree Climber with Joshua Tree you will work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew. You will be assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, and general tree preservation techniques. Being a Climber is an extremely important role for Tree Crew. Climber's are responsible for ensuring safe tree operations, maintaining assigned equipment, and communicating with effectively with crew. Climbers play a key role in communicating with clients and public near the job site. We are dedicated to expanding our coworkers' knowledge and abilities. This is why Joshua Tree offers paid training to Tree Climbers to ensure they have the latest understanding of industry technology and techniques. What a Tree Climber does: Communicates with crew leader and coworkers effectively Maintain professional image Provide excellent customer service Delegate work to Groundman Operations Specialist Maintain vehicle and assigned equipment Follow company safety culture Understand and follow ANSI standards for Tree Care Operations Must be available to work at least 40 hours per week Understanding of aerial lift operations What a Tree Climber must have: HS Diploma or GED At least 2 years experience of tree climbing Valid driver's license The BEST candidate to be a Tree Climber: Forestry or Horticulture Degree ISA Certified Arborist or desire to obtain in the future What can Joshua Tree Experts do for YOU: A culture focused on SAFETY Career advancement opportunities! Company that values a great WORK/LIFE balance Full time, YEAR ROUND employment Paid Vacation, Holidays, and PTO Days Paid Training and Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing Safety Incentives Come and join Joshua Tree, a BETTER team of tree care professionals. Apply now!
What Most Tree Removal Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Tree work does not require a state license in Texas, but the risk is high, so certification and training carry real weight. Many reputable companies want an ISA Certified Arborist on staff and require crews to train on rigging, chainsaw safety, and aerial work. Pay is hourly and climbs fast for climbers and crew leads, since skilled and safe climbers are hard to find. Storm season spikes demand and overtime.
This is one of the more dangerous trades, and new hires learn quickly that safety culture is the difference between a long career and a bad day. You work at height, run chainsaws, and manage heavy limbs with ropes and rigging. Ground crew starts by hauling brush and running the chipper before earning a spot in the tree. Houston storms, hurricanes, and fast-growing species keep the work steady. Anyone who respects the hazard, learns the ropes, and shows up reliably can build real skill and pay in this field.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A crew starts by sizing up the job and setting a plan. You identify hazards, drop zones, and rigging points before a saw ever runs. Ground crew stages ropes and gear, runs the chipper, and keeps the work area clear. The climber or bucket operator works up the tree, making cuts in a controlled order so limbs land safely.
Removals and trims follow different rhythms. A trim shapes the canopy and clears hazards while keeping the tree healthy. A full removal takes the tree down in sections, often with rigging to lower heavy pieces past structures and lines. Stump grinding and cleanup close the job. Communication and constant awareness keep everyone safe, since a miscommunication near a running saw is dangerous. Storm calls add urgency, with crews clearing fallen trees off homes and driveways. Expect heavy physical work, real hazard, and the earned pride of taking down a large tree cleanly and safely.
What Tree Removal Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Tree Trimmers and Pruners).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $19.07/hr.
Building a Tree Care Career in Texas
Texas does not license tree workers, but this is a high-risk trade where certification carries real weight. Many reputable companies want an ISA Certified Arborist on staff and train crews on chainsaw safety, rigging, and aerial work. Pesticide application for tree health can require a Department of Agriculture license. The path is skill and safety based. You start on the ground, earn trust and training, and move into climbing, then crew leadership, where certified and safe climbers are hard to find and well paid.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Ground Crew $38,750/yr
Haul brush, run the chipper, and manage ropes and the drop zone.
- 2 Climber / Bucket Operator $39,666/yr
Work aloft making controlled cuts with rigging and safety gear.
- 3 Certified Arborist $45,157/yr
Assess tree health, diagnose hazards, and guide pruning and removal.
- 4 Crew Lead / Foreman $45,157/yr
Plan jobs, manage safety, and run the crew on removals and storms.
- 5 Tree Service Owner $45,822/yr
Run a tree care company and manage crews, bids, and equipment.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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