Blue Ox Expert Tree Service

Experienced Tree Climber to join our professional tree trimming and removal crew. This full-time position is ideal for a skilled climber who is comfortable working at height and has hands-on experience with professional tree trimming and removal. The Climber will work on a variety of tree species, with a significant portion of the work involving Palms, Pines, and Oaks.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, dependable, physically capable, and able to work effectively as part of a professional tree crew.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely climb, trim, prune, and remove a variety of tree species, particularly Palms, Pines, and Oaks, based on job-site requirements.

• Climb trees using appropriate climbing systems and industry-standard techniques.

• Perform professional Palm tree trimming and maintenance.

• Perform Pine tree removals, including sectional and controlled removals.

• Perform appropriate pruning, trimming, and removal work on Oak trees and other tree species.

• Safely remove limbs and tree sections while working at height.

• Use ropes, saddles, rigging systems, chainsaws, and other tree-care equipment.

• Work safely around homes, structures, fences, vehicles, landscaping, and other property.

• Assist with rigging and lowering limbs and tree sections when necessary.

• Inspect climbing equipment and safety gear before use.

• Follow company safety procedures and accepted tree-care safety practices.

• Communicate effectively with ground crew members while climbing.

• Assist with job-site setup, cleanup, and equipment handling as needed.

• Maintain a professional attitude when working at customer properties.

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional tree climbing experience.

• Demonstrated professional climbing, trimming, pruning, and removal experience with multiple tree species.

• Demonstrated experience trimming Palm trees and removing Pine trees.

• Experience working with Palms, Pines, and Oaks is strongly preferred.

• Ability to safely climb, maneuver, and work at significant heights.

• Experience operating chainsaws while climbing.

• Knowledge of climbing knots, ropes, rigging techniques, and tree-removal procedures.

• Ability to identify potentially hazardous conditions before and during climbing.

• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly with the ground crew.

• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work for extended periods.

• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation to the designated reporting location.

• Ability to work approximately 40-50 hours per week.

• Willingness to work outdoors in Florida heat and changing weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced rigging and sectional tree removal.

• Experience working around residential structures and confined areas.