Experienced Tree Climber

Job Description Job Description Climb Higher in Your Career with Collin County's Premier Tree Care Team
Are you an experienced tree climber ready to take your career to new heights with a fast-growing, industry-leading team?
Joshua Tree Experts is serving several communities across Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, and Prosper. We are seeking a skilled Tree Climber to join our crew, working with top-tier equipment in high-end neighborhoods where homeowners truly value professional tree care.
Why Join Joshua Tree Experts?

• Premium Work Environment: Serve discerning clientele using modern, well-maintained equipment and safety gear.
• Year-Round Stability: Benefit from Texas's extended growing season with consistent 40+ hour work weeks and paid time off.
• Strong Safety Culture: Comprehensive training, clear systems, and full adherence to ANSI safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute professional climbing for tree pruning, removals, and preservation.
• Work collaboratively within 2-4 person crews and delegate tasks to ground support.
• Operate aerial lift equipment and maintain assigned tools and climbing gear.
• Engage professionally with homeowners to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Identify potential property needs and communicate upselling opportunities to the crew leader.
• Adhere strictly to company safety protocols and jobsite standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional tree climbing experience.
• Education & License: High school diploma/GED and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Physical Capability: Ability to perform demanding aerial work in varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Skills: Strong communication, a team-first mindset, and an uncompromised commitment to safety.

Expand Your Career with Plant Health Care (PHC)

Adding PHC to your climbing skillset is a fantastic way to diversify your daily work, reduce physical wear and tear, and accelerate your career growth. Whether you are looking to learn a new, rapidly growing side of the business or you already bring valuable PHC experience to the crew, this role offers tremendous professional value:

• Diversify Your Skillset: Perform essential PHC services alongside your climbing duties, including tree and shrub spray applications, soil injections, and soil fertilization.
• Level Up Your Career: Gain hands-on experience in one of the most profitable and fastest-growing segments of the tree care industry.
• Leverage Existing Knowledge: Got prior PHC, spraying, or soil injection experience? Your existing knowledge is highly valued and a massive plus for our team!
• Professional Licensing: Already have your TX Pesticide Applicator's License? Great! If not, we highly value your willingness to obtain it and boost your professional credentials.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid vacation
• Paid industry certifications and ongoing training