About Trees

We are looking for a professional, experienced Tree Climber / Crew Leader to join our

team. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who is highly skilled in climbing

and technical tree work and knows how to run a crew safely, efficiently, and professionally.

The right candidate takes pride in quality work, communicates well with customers and

crew members, and can confidently lead jobs from arrival through final cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional tree climbing, pruning, removals, and rigging
• Safely complete technical and hazardous tree work
• Lead and direct ground crew members throughout the workday
• Plan job setup, climbing systems, rigging, lowering, and removal procedures
• Operate chainsaws, climbing equipment, rigging gear, chippers, and other arboricultural equipment
• Maintain high standards for safety, productivity, and property protection
• Conduct jobsite safety briefings and ensure proper PPE and work practices are followed
• Communicate professionally with customers and address jobsite questions
• Inspect climbing and rigging equipment and identify maintenance or replacement needs
• Train and mentor less-experienced crew members
• Keep jobs organized and ensure thorough cleanup before leaving the site

Qualifications Required:

• Previous crew leader or foreperson experience
• Professional tree-climbing experience
• Strong knowledge of modern climbing and rigging techniques
• Experience with technical pruning and tree removals
• Confident and competent chainsaw operation both aloft and on the ground
• Ability to lead a crew and make safe decisions in the field
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety and hazard assessment
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying conditions
• First Aid/CPR certification

Preferred:

• ISA Certified Arborist or other arboricultural certifications
• CDL
• Experience with cranes, aerial lifts, skid steers, loaders, or similar equipment
• Knowledge of ANSI Z133 and industry-standard tree-care practices

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who is a true professional in the tree-care industry—not simply

someone who can climb. You should be able to assess a tree and jobsite, develop a safe

and efficient work plan, communicate that plan to your crew & client, and execute difficult

work without sacrificing safety or quality.

We value skill, leadership, reliability, professionalism, and respect for the customer’s

property.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7 am - 3:30 pm plus overtime and emergency/weekend

schedule, as needed

Apply

If you’re an experienced climber ready to take responsibility for leading a professional tree

crew, we’d like to hear from you.

Please visit our website at www.abouttrees.us/careers to apply.

About Trees is a Tree Service Provider in Chico and Redding, CA. We also serve the surrounding areas. If you need tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding or general arborist services.