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Tree Climber

Location: Chattanooga TN
Salary: Varies with Experience

Tree Climber – $500 to $1500 Sign-On Bonus!

Lumberjacks Tree Service – Chattanooga, TN
Full-Time | Competitive Pay Based on Skill Level
$500–$1500 Sign-On Bonus After 30 Days

We’re hiring skilled Tree Climbers to join our elite crew in Chattanooga! If you’re confident on rope, know your gear, and take pride in doing safe, high-quality work — come grow with us.
Immediate openings with year-round work.

Sign-On Bonus Details

Earn a $500 to $1500 sign-on bonus after 30 working days based on verified climbing ability:

• $500 – Climber I skill level
• $1000 – Climber II skill level
• $1500 – Climber III (advanced) skill level

(Bonus is based on a skills checklist and performance review.)

What You’ll Do

• Climb trees using MRS/SRS systems or aerial lift
• Perform tree pruning, limb walking, removals, and rigging
• Safely operate chainsaws and gear aloft
• Set up and execute rigging systems
• Follow ANSI Z133 safety protocols
• Work closely with ground crew and team lead
• Participate in jobsite prep, cleanup, and communication

What We Expect

• Climbing experience (we verify via checklist)
• Solid knot and rope system knowledge
• Comfortable using chainsaws in-tree
• Must demonstrate Groundsman Level 2 knowledge
• Must have basic understanding of Operator I responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred or willing to earn)
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Humble, team-first attitude — no task is beneath you

Bonus Points For

• ISA Certification or working toward it
• Aerial rescue or crane-assisted removals
• CDL Class B
• EHAP, First Aid, or OSHA 10

Why Join Us?

• Structured advancement: Climber I → II → III
• Paid CDL and ISA certification paths
• Competitive pay + sign-on bonus
• 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays
• No egos. No excuses. Just solid work and growth.

Location: Based in Chattanooga, TN — serving Hamilton County and surrounding regions.

Apply now — climb higher with Lumberjacks Tree Service!
We cut trees, not corners. And we invest in the people who show up and do it right.

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