Tree Climber — Arbor Crew Lead

Job overview

The Tree Climber — Arbor Crew Lead role is onsite in Jacksonville, FL; compensation is described as competitive, with no numeric amount specified. United Land Services provides commercial landscape installation and maintenance, including landscape design, irrigation, hardscapes, and outdoor lighting. The crew lead oversees a team of three to five groundsmen and performs residential tree work, including hazardous removals and crane operations. The role emphasizes safe aerial work, equipment readiness, effective crew coordination, and timely project execution.

What you'll do

• Operate and maintain hydraulic lifts
• lead a crew of three to five groundmen
• coordinate crane operations with ground crews
• inspect and maintain lift equipment
• use roping and rigging techniques
• conduct hazardous tree removals and assess risks
• operate cranes to move heavy objects
• follow safety standards and conduct safety briefings and inspections.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tree climber

arbor crew lead

united land services

jacksonville fl

landscaping

tree removal

hydraulic lifts

roping and rigging

crane operations

crew leadership

safety briefings

guaranteed hours

weekly pay

matching 401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Guaranteed hours with potential overtime
• weekly pay on Fridays
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• matching 401(k)
• and PTO accruing from the first day, usable after 90 days.

Why this role

The posting seeks 3–5 years of experience in aerial operations, hydraulic lift operation, roping and rigging, hazardous tree removals, and crane work. Benefits include guaranteed hours with potential overtime, weekly Friday pay, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, matching 401(k), and PTO.

About the employer

United Land Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.