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Professional Tree Climber Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs. * OCCASIONAL (up to 33 ... Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider ...

RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs. * OCCASIONAL (up to 33 ... Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider ...

Customer Service Associate I

Orem, UT · On-site

$12.50 - $17.50/hr

Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly ... University Pkwy,Orem,Utah 84058-7686 05603 Dollar Tree

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How much do professional tree climber jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional tree climber in Utah is $22.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.61 and $25.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Tree Climber vs Arborist?

AspectProfessional Tree ClimberArborist
CertificationsClimbing and safety certifications, such as ANSI or OSHAISA Certified Arborist or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily focused on climbing, pruning, and removing treesIncludes planting, diagnosing tree health, and overall landscape management
Job ResponsibilitiesClimbing, pruning, and removing trees safelyTree health assessment, pest management, planting, and maintenance

While both roles involve working with trees, a Professional Tree Climber specializes in climbing and tree removal tasks, often with a focus on safety and technical skills. An Arborist has a broader scope, including tree health care, planting, and landscape management, often requiring additional certifications. The roles overlap in climbing skills and safety certifications, but Arborists typically have more comprehensive knowledge of tree biology and care.

How to become a certified professional tree climber?

To become a certified professional tree climber, individuals typically complete specialized training programs that cover climbing techniques, safety procedures, and equipment use. Certification from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or similar industry bodies often requires passing written and practical exams, along with gaining relevant work experience in tree care. Ongoing education and safety certifications, such as OSHA training, are also important for maintaining certification and advancing in the field.

What are the most commonly searched types of Tree Climber jobs in Utah?

The most popular types of Tree Climber jobs in Utah are:

What cities in Utah are hiring for Professional Tree Climber jobs?

Cities in Utah with the most Professional Tree Climber job openings:

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Job description

Job Title: Groundperson

The groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas from trip and fall hazards, ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:
  • Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
  • Gather and feed brush into wood chipper.
  • Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
  • Works on unlevel ground, around hazardous equipment, falling debris/tree limbs, and excessive equipment noise with
  • Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Entry-level position, no experience required.
  • Previous experience a plus.
Pre-Screen
  • Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license required
Physical Requirements:
  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
  • OCCASSIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate & handle confrontations professionally.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.


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