Lead-Hand Climber​/Arborist

Job Description
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CREW LEADERSHIP:
Lead, train, and mentor junior climbers and ground personnel to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality job execution.

TECHNICAL CLIMBING:
Perform advanced pruning, thinning, and deadwood removal using modern climbing systems (SRT/DdRT) at varying heights and complexities.

TREE REMOVAL & RIGGING:
Execute tree removals and trimming, operate spider lifts, and coordinate crane removals when required.

SITE MANAGEMENT & SAFETY:
Maintain safe, organized, and regulation-compliant job sites, enforcing industry required practices and safety standards.

CLIENT COMMUNICATION:
Serve as the primary on-site client liaison, providing clear updates, managing expectations, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Benefits and pay increase are possible after 3-month probation period.
• Strong Communication
• Clear expectations, direct leadership, and open communication on every job
• You always know what’s expected and how to succeed
• Positive Work Environment & Relationships
• Team-focused culture built on respect, accountability, and hard work
• No drama, no micromanaging – just people who take pride in what they do
• You’re treated like a professional, not a number
• Leadership opportunities as the company expands
• Performance-based advancement, not time-based
• Growing Company = Growing Opportunities
• Lidster Tree Service is actively expanding
• Early team members grow into higher-paying and leadership roles
• Opportunity to shape systems, crews, and future operations
• We are hiring for a full-time position effective immediately

• G License and a clean driving record
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Team-first attitude
• Safety-focused mindset
• Experience is an asset, but we value character, ambition to learn and grow and a safety focused mindset