Tree Climber

Title

Arborist Climber (Climbing, Pruning, Chainsaw, Arboriculture)

Job Overview

As a Tree Climber on SavATree's General Tree Care Team, you will play a vital role in maintaining and preserving the health of clients' landscapes. This position involves applying climbing expertise to protect and enhance outdoor environments.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work outdoors and visit diverse properties in your community.
• Apply specialized climbing expertise to enhance and protect landscapes.
• Benefit from extensive training and career growth opportunities in arboriculture.
• Collaborate with a highly trained team focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Who This Role Is For

• A safety-focused individual eager to build a career in tree care.
• Someone skilled in climbing and passionate about maintaining landscape health.
• A professional committed to delivering high-quality service to clients.
• An individual who thrives working outdoors and as part of a collaborative team.

What You'll Do

• Climb and prune large shade trees and ornamentals using proper practices.
• Perform tree removals, cable bracing, and other specialized tree care techniques.
• Safely operate chainsaws, various equipment, and aerial lifts (bucket trucks).
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver high-quality client service.
• Apply and adhere to industry safety standards in all aspects of tree care.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience with proper pruning practices for large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree/shrub species and their characteristics.
• Proficiency in climbing without spurs.
• Strong knowledge of tree care safety standards.
• Hands-on experience operating chainsaws and related equipment.
• Experience operating aerial lifts (bucket trucks).
• Valid U.S. driver's license (CDL is a plus).
• Authorization to lawfully work in the U.S.
• Physical ability to climb, work at heights, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.