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Updated March 14, 2024
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Example climber requirements on a job description

Climber requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in climber job postings.
Sample climber requirements
  • Experience in rock climbing and mountaineering.
  • Physically fit and able to carry climbing equipment.
  • Ability to identify and assess potential hazards.
  • Ability to read and interpret topographical maps.
  • CPR and First Aid certification.
Sample required climber soft skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
  • High degree of judgment and decision-making.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Climber job description example 1

SavATree climber job description

Climber - $2000.00 Sign on Bonus!

Looking for a place where you can thrive?

SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country's outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients' landscapes.

As a climber, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client's landscape.

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education with our climbers and grounds specialists. We make it easy for team members to reach out and get the help needed, even when it's from the other side of the country. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each team member has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That's why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here.

What a day is like:

Daily focus as a climber is working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to our clients. The Tree Care Team is involved in all aspects of tree climbing, pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care. Team members are able to safely operate all tree climbing equipment and perform the assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients.

What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with:

  • Experienced climbers should know proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals
  • Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species' characteristics
  • Ability to climb without spurs
  • Experience with tree care safety standards
  • Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
  • Valid Driver's license, CDL a plus
  • Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)

Why you might love working here:

  • We have lots of training and development opportunities and support continuing education in the industry
  • Our Tree Care Team works alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, 401(K) Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Equipment Account

Interested in taking your career to another location? We have several openings at other SavATree locations across the United States, and we offer relocation assistance in most cases. Just ask us for further details.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace

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Updated March 14, 2024

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