Climber : St. Louis, MO

Location:

St. Louis, MO.

Pay: $31 to $35 per hour.

Travel required:

Yes; may be required for storm work as needed.

We are actively hiring experienced Tree Climbers to join our St. Louis operations. This role is ideal for climbers from the private tree care, arborist, or line-clearance industries who are looking for steady work, strong earning potential, and long-term union career opportunities.

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Foreperson’s directives.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lift and feed brush into brush chipper.
• Work on the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain saws.
• Inspect and ensure proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Climbers have no direct reports.

Hands‑on tree climbing experience is required. Experience may come from private tree care, arborist services, commercial trimming, removals, or similar climbing‑focused work.

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

• Working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• Ability to climb and descend trees using rope and safety saddle.
• Can administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques.
• Familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedure when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial rescue techniques in the event of an emergency aloft.
• Can work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Physical strength, agility, good balance, depth perception, and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Can quickly remove yourself from a potential danger area.
• Obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401(K).

Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.