Tree Service Jobs at Armstrong Tree Service
Armstrong Tree Service is hiring skilled, safety-minded crew members for tree service jobs across the Tahoe basin.
We serve South Lake Tahoe and the Nevada side communities, offering tree care jobs and tree crew jobs that range from stump grinding to driveway snow removal.
Why Tree Service Jobs at Armstrong Tree Service Are Different
Working here means learning from a certified arborist, not just running a chainsaw. Owner Zach Armstrong is an ISA Certified Arborist with decades of combined field and management experience, and every crew member benefits from that hands-on training in proper pruning cuts, safe rigging, and sound removal techniques.
We've built our reputation around careful, respectful tree work rather than rushed, volume-based removals, and that reputation is something our whole team gets to be proud of around town. Whether the job is a storm-damaged tree in Meyers or a defensible space clearing project near Cave Rock, our crews know their work matters to the families and property owners who live here.
As a locally owned company, we're proud to serve South Lake Tahoe and the Nevada side communities around Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, and Kingsbury, and we look for crew members who take the same pride in doing the job right. From Zephyr Cove to Meyers, our crews handle everything from large-scale tree removal and stump grinding to the kind of year-round residential snow removal that keeps long mountain driveways passable each winter, plus defensible space clearing, pine needle cleanup, and yard debris removal that protects homes during fire season.
- Steady, year-round work spanning tree removal jobs, tree trimming jobs, stump grinding, and wildfire fuels reduction
- Winter hours plowing and clearing driveway snow removal routes for local homeowners
- On-the-job training toward arborist jobs through ISA credentials and climbing certifications
- Competitive pay with overtime during storm response and emergency tree service calls
- A supportive crew culture built on safety, respect, and craftsmanship
- Opportunities to grow into lead climber, crew lead, or equipment operator roles
Qualities That Make a Great Fit
Tree work in the Tahoe basin asks a lot of the people who do it, from steep terrain to heavy snow loads to tight residential lots. We hire people who bring the right mix of skill, judgment, and work ethic to every job site, whether it's a stump grinding project in Stateline or an emergency tree removal after a windstorm in Tahoma.
Here's what stands out to us during the hiring process.
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Safety-First Mindset
Tree care involves chainsaws, chippers, cranes, and working at height, so we need people who respect the equipment and follow protocol every time, not just when someone's watching. We train every crew member on proper PPE, rigging checks, and chainsaw safety before they ever climb, because a safety-first culture protects both our people and the properties we work on.
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Physical Readiness and Reliability
The work is demanding and the hours can run long during storm cleanup or peak snow removal season. We need crew members who show up on time, work hard, and keep pace through a full day outdoors. That means clearing storm damage at dawn, running snow removal routes during a late season storm, or finishing a stump grinding job without losing focus.
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Willingness to Learn the Trade
Whether you're new to the industry or already have climbing experience, we value people who want to grow into certified arborist work rather than just punch a clock. A good attitude toward learning goes further here than a resume full of buzzwords. We pair newer team members with experienced climbers so skills like rigging, knot work, and safe felling get passed down on the job, not just in a classroom.
Apply to Join Our Crew
Tell us a bit about your experience and what role you're interested in, from ground crew and chipper operation to climbing and equipment operation. We review every application personally and will follow up to discuss next steps. We're currently filling tree crew jobs across tree removal, stump grinding, defensible space clearing, and seasonal snow removal for the upcoming season.
Ready to Build a Career in Tree Care?
If you want steady work with a respected local tree company, a path toward arborist certification, and a crew that treats every job like it matters, we'd like to hear from you. Call Zach directly or send in your application today to start the conversation. From pine needle cleanup in the fall to driveway snow removal in the dead of winter, there's steady, meaningful work here for anyone looking into tree care jobs who wants to grow with a respected local company.