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As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. Your future at Arbor Masters: When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work ...

As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. Your future at Arbor Masters: When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work ...

Tree Crew Leader/ Climber Earn between $70K and $90K per year, with the opportunity for quarterly ... Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects * Ensuring all ...

Tree Crew Leader/ Climber Earn between $70K and $90K per year, with the opportunity for quarterly ... Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects * Ensuring all ...

Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects * Ensuring all ... Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners ...

Tree Climber

Madison, WI · On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

Barnes, Inc. is looking for a Climbing Arborist to join our Tree Pruning & Removal Division in Madison, WI. This is a hands-on, outdoor role for someone who likes physical work, problem-solving ...

Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects * Ensuring all ... Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners ...

As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. Your future at Arbor Masters: When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work ...

Tree Crew Leader/ Climber Earn between $70K and $90K per year, with the opportunity for quarterly ... Leading a 2-person pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects * Ensuring all ...

Tree Climber

Austin, TX

$21 - $29/hr

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 ...

Tree Climber

Austin, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

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 ...

As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. Your future at Arbor Masters: When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work ...

As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. Your future at Arbor Masters: When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work ...

Tree Climber

Austin, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

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 ...

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Tree Service Crew Members - Ground Crew, Pruners & Climbers Full-Time | Overtime Available We are a professional tree service company seeking dependable, safety-focused individuals to join our crew.

Tree Climber

Austin, TX

$20.75 - $28.75/hr

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 ...

Tree Climber

Jacksonville, FL

$19 - $26.25/hr

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 ...

Tree Climber

Adamsville, AL · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

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 ...

Tree Climber

Adamsville, AL

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

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 ...

Tree Climber

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$27 - $32/hr

As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals. Your future at Arbor Masters: When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work ...

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How much do tree pruning jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree pruning in the United States is $29.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Tree Pruning job?

A Tree Pruning job involves trimming and cutting branches to improve a tree's health, appearance, and safety. This process removes dead or diseased limbs, promotes new growth, and reduces potential hazards. Tree pruning is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of the tree and preventing damage to property or people. Professionals use specialized tools and techniques to ensure the best results while preserving the tree’s natural shape and strength.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tree Pruning position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Tree Pruning, you need solid knowledge of tree species, pruning techniques, and basic arboriculture, often supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job experience; formal certifications like ISA Certified Tree Worker can be advantageous. Competence in using hand saws, loppers, chainsaws, climbing gear, and sometimes aerial lifts is typically expected. Attention to detail, safety awareness, teamwork, and strong communication help you excel in this physically demanding role. These skills ensure both the safety of personnel and the health and proper maintenance of trees, which are essential for client satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in tree pruning?

A typical day for a tree pruning professional involves assessing the health and structure of trees, determining which limbs need to be cut for safety, aesthetics, or tree health, and using various hand and power tools to perform precise cuts. You may work on both residential and commercial properties, often collaborating with a team of arborists or groundskeepers to ensure that all tasks are completed safely and efficiently. The job is physically active and usually outdoors, so being comfortable working in different weather conditions is important. Additionally, safety briefings, equipment checks, and cleaning up debris are routine parts of the daily workflow.
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Tree Climber

$27 - $32/hr

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Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Tree Climber

Pay Range $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Arbor Masters is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected class. We will always cultivate an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all Arbor Masters branches. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Why work at Arbor Masters?

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business, specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We love our industry, our work family, and making sure our customers are satisfied by approaching our work with high-level standards for safety and excellence. We are putting down new roots and expanding the family business. We are currently looking to add a Tree Climber to our team of experts. As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals.

Your future at Arbor Masters:

When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work family. We want to see our work family continually grow and succeed. This is not just a job; it is a career path! We will equip you with all the experience and training necessary to grow and advance in the company. The opportunity is all yours and what you want to make of it!

As a Tree Climber, you would be responsible for:

  • Operating heavy equipment, hand, and power equipment, such as bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws.
  • Repairing, sharpening, and maintaining equipment and tools ø Performing basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles
  • Leading a 2-man pruning crew while completing pruning & removal projects
  • Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected and prepared with fuel and fluids 
  • Performing job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set-up and utilizing safety PPE 
  • Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services Arbor Masters offers, and performing pre- and post-job walkthroughs
  • Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew 
  • Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion

Requirements:

  • Must be a team player with a positive attitude!
  • Must have a valid driver's license and possess a class C driver's license
  • CDL class A or class B License with airbrake endorsement is preferred, but not required 
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Minimum of 2-3-year rope and saddle climbing experience including knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging
  • Must have basic knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques
  • Ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet
  • Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions
  • Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50 lbs on a regular basis
  • ISA Certified Arborist (or in process)
  • Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred e Cabling and bracing skills preferred

In addition to offering compensation in the top 25% of the market, our employee benefits package includes:

Benefits

  • Medical Plan effective 60 days following start date
  • Dental Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company Match up to 4%/2%)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
  • $25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
  • Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)
  • Six (6) Paid Holidays 
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement)
  • Professional certification and registration renewals
  • Professional development training

Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care industry. If this resonates with you, please apply here! www.arbormasters.com