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Careers at OAK Services

Overview

Join an ISA Certified Arborist-led tree care operation in Aiken, SC. We hire crew, climbers, and equipment operators with safety-first training and a paths-forward approach.

Professional arborists in safety gear performing tree assessment and removal planning in a manicured park setting.
Professional arborist operates industrial wood chipper for debris processing during tree removal service in forested area.

O.A.K. Services has operated out of 3039 Charleston Hwy in Aiken, SC since 2005 — 21 years at the same location, serving the same community. Owner Charles Rice holds a 14-year ISA Certified Arborist credential and leads every crew personally. If you’re looking for careers in Aiken, SC with a TCIA Accredited company ranked in the top 2% of tree care operations nationally, this is where that work is done.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Positions at O.A.K. Services involve real equipment and real responsibility. The fleet includes a 126-foot, 100-ton tree crane with Tree Mek and Mecanil gear, heavy-duty grapple removal rigs, and a full stump grinding fleet. The company maintains 24/7 emergency response coverage across the CSRA. Every team member works under ISA and TCIA standards, with safety protocols backed by fully licensed and insured operations — Commercial Auto, General Liability, and Worker’s Comp included.

What the Work Involves

Crew positions at O.A.K. Services involve real equipment and real responsibility. Day-to-day work includes climbing, rigging, crane operations on the 126-foot Tree Mek, chipper work, stump grinding, and on-site customer interaction. Hires train under ISA Certified Arborists, and the company maintains active TCIA accreditation — meaning safety, business, and arboricultural standards are independently audited. Relevant background: arboriculture, forestry, landscape, or heavy-equipment operation. Reach out at (833) 625-7827 or stop by 3039 Charleston Hwy in Aiken.

NEXT STEPS

To inquire about careers at O.A.K. Services, call (803) 443-4080 or reach the main line at (833) 625-7827. The office is located at 3039 Charleston Hwy, Aiken, SC 29801. Charles Rice is the hiring decision-maker and a 26-year Green Industry veteran. Come ready to discuss your field experience — crew, climbing, or equipment operation — and ask about the company’s training expectations and certification pathways.

Stephen Sowards — verified Google reviewer of OAK Services

A Word From Our Clients

“Charlie and the team are 100% professionals. They do the job completely and safely and leave the area looking better than before they got there. They are knowledgeable easy to deal with. My wife and I have hired them several times since we moved to Aiken. I highly recommend them for any of your tree needs.”

— Stephen Sowards, verified Google review

Accreditations

Certified Arborists | Bonded & Insured

Email Us

info@oakservices.com

Call Us 24/7

(833) 625-7827

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Our Services

Does O.A.K. Services require applicants to already hold an ISA certification?

No. While owner Charles Rice is a 14-year ISA Certified Arborist, crew, climber, and equipment operator positions don’t require you to arrive credentialed. O.A.K. operates with a safety-first, paths-forward approach, meaning the company supports skill and credential development on the job. If you have hands-on green industry experience, that’s a strong starting point for careers in Aiken, SC with O.A.K.

O.A.K. runs a 126-foot, 100-ton tree crane (Tree Mek and Mecanil equipment), heavy-duty grapple-equipped removal rigs, and a stump grinding fleet. The company also holds NCCER National Crane Assessment & Certification Program credentials. Equipment operators work with some of the most capable rigging in the region.

O.A.K. has operated out of the same Aiken, SC headquarters at 3039 Charleston Hwy since 2005 — 21 years in business under the same owner. The company holds TCIA Accreditation (top 2% nationally), a BBB A+ rating, and provides 24/7 emergency response. That combination of long tenure, accreditation, and round-the-clock service points to year-round operational demand, not a seasonal crew.

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Whether it’s a routine pruning request or a 2 AM emergency call after a hurricane, OAK Services has been the Southeast’s tree-care answer since 2005. Get a free quote or reach our 24/7 dispatch directly.