About the Role
As ABC’s Tree Climber, you will be part of a crew caring for and maintaining trees with professionalism and excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
- Complete tree work with a crew and become familiar with customers’ expectations and service contracts.
- Prepare equipment and supplies needed for the work day, i.e. trash bags, brooms, rakes, lawn tools, ice, etc. and load them in the truck and trailer.
- Remove specific dead or live trees and cut away tree branches specified in the sales contract.
- Prune according to the instructions on the route sheet to maintain and improve appearance, health, and value of tree or shrub.
- Complete all contracted work, which may require working from the ground, in the tree canopy or using a truck-mounted lift, or climbing and rigging equipment.
- Haul away non-hazardous wastes to a landfill or other disposal sites.
- Learn and safely use all equipment used for refining tree debris, including the use of tub grinders, wood chippers, chain saws, and other tree trimming equipment.
- Use specialized equipment on-site, reduce all waste by chipping or grinding, and prepare it for disposal.
- Clean up of work area; manual clearing, separating, and removing of debris may be required.
- Your readiness to work on Saturday is obligatory when work is not completed during normal workdays.
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times with customers, fellow employees and supervisors.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid driver's license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application.
- A minimum of 3 years tree climbing/trimming, using saddle and rope experience required
- Excellent communication & customer service skills.
- Experience working with routes, service stops, and meeting deadlines of your service route.
- Dependable and self-motivated with desire to work year-round.
- Ability to work inside and/or outside for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures.
- Pre-employment screenings include: Drug Screen, Physical & Physical Performance Evaluation (PPE).
- Participates in the E-Verify (I-9) program.
- Conducts a comprehensive criminal background check.
- Conducts a 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review.
Skills
- Tree climbing
- Tree trimming
- Saddle and rope experience
- Customer service
- Route management
- Time management
- Working in extreme temperatures
- Operating tub grinders
- Operating wood chippers
- Operating chain saws
Location
- Central Texas
- South Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Year-round
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years tree climbing/trimming, using saddle and rope experience
Salary/Compensations
- $60k - $80K Potential+ Annual
- Training pay ranging from $20 to $25 per hour based on experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Profit-Sharing Plan
- Lead Now Program
- Company clubs
- Company outings
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Educational scholarships for employees, and family members
- Wellness program
- Gym membership
- Company vehicle with gas card
About the Company
- ABC Home & Commercial Services is a family-owned business with 75 years of history.
- Over 1,000+ employees serving a growing network of cities in Central and South Texas.
- Dedicated to fulfilling commitments, serving others, and supporting families.
Equal Opportunity
- ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all individuals.
- Considers reasonable accommodation requests for religious beliefs, provided they do not create an undue hardship.
