Arborist Climber - Leavenworth, WA

Location

Leavenworth, WA

$35+/hr

Clifton Tree Service is a tree care company based in Leavenworth, Washington, working in the heart of conifer country. Our work centers on tree removal, technical rigging, wildfire mitigation, and pruning — much of it in large pines, firs, and other conifers across the mountain communities we serve. We're looking for an experienced Certified Arborist / climber to join us full-time.

This is real climbing work in demanding terrain. If you take pride in clean cuts, safe rigging, and helping protect homes and forest from wildfire risk, you'll fit in here.

• Climb and perform conifer removals using proper rigging and technical takedown methods
• Set up and run safe rigging operations for the ground crew
• Carry out wildfire mitigation work — limbing up, thinning, defensible-space pruning, and hazard tree removal
• Prune conifers and other trees for health, clearance, and safety
• Assess trees and make sound cutting decisions in the field
• Operate and maintain saws, ropes, and climbing gear

• ISA Certified Arborist (or actively working toward certification)
• Proven climbing and rigging experience, especially on removals
• Comfortable working in large conifers and on sloped or wooded terrain
• Working knowledge of ANSI Z133 safety standards and aerial rescue
• Familiarity with wildfire mitigation / defensible-space work a strong plus
• Valid driver's license (CDL a plus, not required)
• Reliable, safety-minded, and good with customers — we treat people like neighbors