If these questions sound like you, we want to hear from you! Old Growth Tree Service is seeking seasoned professionals who can jump into a crew leadership position and help us continue to flourish. In our first ten years, we’ve grown from three people and two trucks to a team of 50+ employees with three branch locations and a specialized forestry company. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@oldgrowth-tree.com.

As a key member of our full-time, year-round team, we’ll reward you well for your work experience with generous financial compensation and ample opportunity to take your abilities to the next level. We offer relocation assistance and a monthly housing stipend during your first year. We are committed to your professional growth, providing paid training, an annual continuing education allowance, and our in-house Arborist Apprenticeship Program.

And most importantly, you’ll be a part of an extraordinary team of individuals who will have your back as we work together to accomplish tasks that others might find daunting or impossible.

If our commitment to our Core Values stands out to you, we’d love to start the conversation.

• Competitive pay of $30-$50 per hour

• Paid, in-person working interview with all travel and lodging expenses covered

• $2500 signing bonus

• Relocation assistance
• Monthly housing stipend during the first year of employment
• All approved climbing gear, tools, and PPE provided
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Paid training with pay increases based on successful completion of training
• In-house Arborist Apprenticeship Program recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor
• 2 weeks PTO with increases based on tenure
• Six paid holidays
• Sick time accrual
• Health, dental & vision benefits
• 401K with company match

• Serving as an advanced climber, leading a crew in removal and pruning work
• Inspecting worksites and identifying risks
• Managing your crew to meet goals for safety, quality, productivity, and return per hour
• Partnering with sales arborists to manage time and exceed client expectations
• Mentoring aspiring climbers and crew leads while continually seeking to better yourself and expand your own knowledge
• Utilizing specialized machinery such as bucket trucks, backyard lifts, chippers, skid steers, advanced rigging equipment, and grapple trucks
• Performing daily inspections of equipment and vehicles
• Driving specialized trucks to various work sites around the valley
• Ensuring all tools, equipment, and materials are well-maintained and accounted for prior to and after completion of each job
• This is a sampling of responsibilities. A complete job description will be provided during the hiring process

• An unwavering commitment to safety with a track record to back it up
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of climbing including: work planning and jobsite management; knots and rigging; forces and vectors; ascending techniques; crane assisted work; limb walking; safe operation of chainsaws while climbing; and communication between climber and ground personnel
• A proven track record of partnering with sales and ownership to meet business goals and quality standards
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, humility, personal integrity, and desire to grow personally and professionally
• Physical fitness and ability to work outside at all times in all weather conditions are required. Duty modifications may be made during specific seasons throughout the year.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Communication skills
• Multitasking skills
• Ability to work well with others
• ISA certification or ability to obtain it with our support within 6 months
• CTSP certification or ability to obtain it with our support within 6 months
• Drivers license; CDL A preferred
• Two references from recent, relevant employers

• You will perform services for a wide variety of clients in diverse locations from private gardens and backyards to public spaces or remote areas.
• The majority of work time is spent in the field operating machinery or hand tools, performing PHC/arboricultural services, clean-up, and being courteous to customers.
• Some of your time will be spent indoors to complete paperwork, and attend meetings, and trainings.
• We are currently hiring for our Vail, Eagle County, and Roaring Fork Valley Locations.

• A schedule that leaves room for real life. We value sustainable life-work balances with predictable scheduling so you can actually enjoy mountain living, whether that means time with family, connecting with the community, or time on the river after work.
• Live where others vacation, with world-class skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, and trail access in the Roaring Fork Valley and Eagle County, you will get a true Colorado living experience.
• Strong community, small-town feel. Live and work in tight-knit mountain communities where you’ll build lasting relationships with coworkers, clients, and neighbors, and feel genuinely connected to where you live.
• Trade traffic for trailheads, our communities value an outdoor lifestyle with easy access to skiing/snowboarding, biking, hiking, fishing and more.

Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@oldgrowth-tree.com.

Serving the Denver Foothills and Colorado mountain resort communities of Vail and Aspen, Old Growth Tree Service specializes in science-backed tree preservation arboriculture practices for homeowners, HOAs, municipalities, and government entities. Founded in 2016, we have experienced exponential growth each year since.

We want you to be a part of our next chapter of growth! Reach out to careers@oldgrowth-tree.com to get the conversation started!

We strive every day to raise the standards of the arboriculture industry by providing an experience that exceeds expectations for both our customers and employees.

Integrity – We live in accordance with our deepest values, we are honest with everyone, and we always keep our word. We are genuine.

Respect – We treat each other and our customers with kindness, respect, and sensitivity. We value everyone’s contributions in all aspects of the business. We check our egos at the door.

Teamwork – One dream, one team. We recognize and support each other’s talents. We all have a part to play. By working together, we can achieve exceptional results.

Training & Knowledge – We support all Old Growth Tree Service employees with any training necessary to perform their job safely, efficiently, and with confidence.

Quality & Customer Service – We have a passion for understanding and exceeding our customers’ expectations. We deliver quality and excellence in all that we do.