Who We Are
Alpine Tree Service is a high-growth, full-service tree care company serving residential and commercial clients across New Jersey. We operate with a focus on safety, professionalism, and execution — following ANSI standards and delivering a premium customer experience. We are building a team of professionals, not just workers.
The Role
The Tree Climber is responsible for safe, efficient execution of tree removals and pruning operations. This is a production role. You are expected to move with purpose, think ahead, and contribute to the overall performance of the crew — not just complete tasks.
What You'll Do
As a Tree Climber at Alpine, you'll be responsible for:
Performing technical tree climbing for removals, pruning, and rigging
Executing all work in accordance with ANSI Z133 safety standards
Working in coordination with crane operators and ground crew
Setting up and managing rigging systems efficiently
Maintaining strong situational awareness on active job sites
Inspecting and maintaining climbing gear and equipment
Contributing to jobsite efficiency, organization, and cleanup
Communicate up to office and Sales Arborists on scope changes, site issues, or schedule shifts
Communicating clearly with crew and leadership
How We Operate
Climbing at Alpine demands real skill and real output. Here's what that looks like in practice:
Actively Seek Knowledge: You are constantly improving your climbing, rigging, and safety knowledge. If you're doing things the same way you did a year ago, you're falling behind.
Think Ahead to Solve Problems: You plan your climbs, anticipate cuts, and understand the next three moves before you make the first one. Mistakes in this role come from poor planning — not bad luck.
Be Adaptable: Every tree, property, and job is different. You adjust quickly and keep production moving. Rigid climbers slow down crews and create risk.
Loyalty to the Team: You show up prepared, communicate clearly, and support your crew. No ego. No shortcuts. No leaving others exposed.
Have the Motivation to Be the Best: You take pride in your work, move with urgency, and push to improve your output and skill.
Qualifications
This role is for experienced climbers with production-level skills. Here's the bar:
Minimum 3+ years tree climbing experience (production environment)
Valid and insurable driver's license
Experience with rigging and removals
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to follow and execute work orders via mobile systems
Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment
English proficiency
Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred:
Crane climbing experience
CDL (strongly preferred)
ISA Arborist Certification
Why Alpine
We're growing — and we're looking for people who want to grow with us. That means real training, real equipment, and a real career path in one of New Jersey's top tree care companies.
- Real Training, High-Tech Equipment: ISA Certified Arborists on staff, ANSI Z133 standards on every job, and the best gear in the industry — including the Tree-MEK, one of the most capable cranes in the region.
- Clear Advancement: Ground crew become climbers. Climbers become operators. Operators become crew leads. We promote from within whenever we can, and we pay for the certifications that get you there.
- Team-First Culture: No passengers, no ego. We hire people who want to be part of something — not people clocking in.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay
- $35–$45/hour based on experience and performance.
Every full-time Alpine employee gets:
Health & Wellness:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Time Off:
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time (in line with NJ policy)
Financial:
- Competitive pay based on performance, not just tenure
- 401(k) with 3% company match
Growth & Development:
- On-the-job training from day one
- Ongoing professional development
- Company-paid certifications — ISA Arborist and Pesticide Applicator licenses where applicable
- Clear advancement path with internal promotion priority
Who This Role Is For
This role is for someone who:
This may not be the right fit if you:
- Want close direction over working independently
- Are looking for a steady-paced role over a production-focused one
