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Are you a skilled arborist ready to take the next step into leadership and mentorship? Provision Arbor Care is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Tree Climber/Crew Leader Trainer to lead crews in the field while helping shape the next generation of tree care professionals. If you're passionate about arboriculture, safety, and developing others, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Crew Leader Trainer, you'll combine hands-on tree care expertise with leadership and training responsibilities. You'll lead a crew through daily operations while actively mentoring climbers and ground crew members, ensuring they develop the skills, safety habits, and professionalism that define our team.

Responsibilities

• Report punctually each day, ready to lead a full day of work
• Lead and supervise a tree service team, including climbers and ground crew, executing tree care tasks safely and efficiently
• Perform professional tree care (pruning, removals, cabling, etc.) in accordance with ANSI A300 and ISA Best Management Practices
• Train and mentor new and existing team members on climbing techniques, rigging, equipment usage, safety protocols, and company procedures
• Model and reinforce best-in-class safety practices, including proper PPE use and equipment maintenance
• Maintain and account for all tools and equipment used in daily operations
• Communicate effectively with clients, addressing questions and ensuring satisfaction throughout the service process
• Organize and oversee daily work schedules, crew assignments, and project timelines
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, employee time, equipment usage, and incidents
• Provide feedback and coaching to help crew members grow into skilled, safety-focused professionals

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required; Class A CDL and clean driving record preferred
• ISA Arborist Certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in arboriculture with strong proficiency in climbing, rigging, pruning, and removals
• Prior experience training, mentoring, or leading a crew strongly preferred
• Physical strength, agility, balance, and depth perception required for climbing and rigging work
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
• In-depth knowledge of:
• • ANSI A300 Standards
  • ANSI Z133 Standards
  • OSHA General Industry Safety Standards
  • ISA Best Management Practices
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Familiarity with electrical hazards and safe operating procedures near electrical conductors

What We Offer

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience
• Overtime potential
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Year-round employment
• Excellent, well-maintained equipment
• A respectful, growth-oriented team culture
• Excellent Employee Benefits
• Yearly production-based bonuses
• Signing bonus ($7500.00)
• Relocation reimbursement

Join Provision Arbor Care and help build a team of skilled, safety-driven arborists — while continuing to grow in your own career.

About Provision Arbor Care

Founded in 2015 and based in the St. Louis metro area, Provision Arbor Care has grown from one owner's vision into a trusted name in professional tree care, serving St. Louis and St. Charles County. Every crew we send out includes an ISA-Certified Arborist, ensuring each job is backed by real technical expertise — not just landscaping know-how.

Our culture is built on three core values: Professionalism, Attitude, and Character (P.A.C.), reflected in how we treat our clients, our team, and the trees we care for. We're dependable, knowledgeable, and hold ourselves to the highest industry standards, while fostering a positive, growth-minded environment where employees are encouraged to improve both professionally and personally.

We invest heavily in training and safety, run our operations using the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) framework for clarity and accountability, and offer employees real benefits including health insurance, year-round work, and a clear path for career growth, from apprentice to climber to crew leader and beyond.

If you're looking for a company that treats tree care as a craft and treats its people with respect, Provision Arbor Care is a great place to grow your career.