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Climbing Arborist

Uproot Tree Care
Marquette, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2026

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Climbing Arborist to join our tree trimming/removal crew. Prior experience in the industry is required. ISA and CDL are a plus but not a requirement. Starting pay determined based on experience, industry knowledge and skill level.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
  • Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper.
  • Lift and carry logs approximately 16” in length of various diameter
  • Rake leaves, sticks, and other tree debris
  • Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • CDL & ISA certification are a plus.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Entry-level position, no experience required.
  • Previous experience a plus.

Pre-Screen

  • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

  • Driver's License Required

Physical Requirements:

  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

  • Works around hazardous equipment.
  • Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and wood chippers, with hearing protection.
  • Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
  • Works on unlevel ground.
  • Works around falling limbs with protection.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Benefits

As a part-time seasonal employee, this position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision insurance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

  • All job offers are subject to pre-employment background check.
  • Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Pay: $18.50 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-the-job training
  • Safety equipment provided

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $35

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