Tree Crew Leader

Title

Lead Tree Care Specialist (Climbing, Pruning, Safety, Arboriculture)

Job Overview

As a Crew Lead, Tree Care Specialist with SavATree, you will be a key member of the General Tree Care Team, responsible for performing high-quality tree care services including pruning, removals, and cabling. You will apply your expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and beauty of clients' landscapes, with additional leadership responsibilities.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead a team and take on additional leadership responsibilities within the General Tree Care Team.
• Apply specialized expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure client landscape health.
• Work with industry-leading equipment and highly trained, safety-focused teams.
• Opportunity for career advancement and becoming an industry expert within SavATree.

Who This Role Is For

• An experienced tree care professional passionate about working outdoors and environmental stewardship.
• A skilled climber proficient in advanced pruning techniques and tree removal.
• Someone with strong knowledge of tree species and adherence to industry safety standards.
• A leader ready to guide a team and take ownership of high-quality, safe tree care.
• Physically capable of demanding outdoor work, including climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds.

What You'll Do

• Perform high-quality tree care services, including pruning, removals, and cabling.
• Climb trees safely using proper techniques, ropes, saddle, and ladders.
• Operate chainsaws, aerial lifts (bucket trucks), and other essential tree care equipment.
• Apply ANSI A300 Pruning Standards and ANSI Z safety practices in all tasks.
• Assist in tree removals, utilizing ropes and spikes for safe takedowns as needed.
• Identify hazards and perform safety checks before, during, and after each job.
• Perform aerial rescues if necessary, ensuring safety in high-risk situations.
• Maintain strong communication with team members and clients for excellent service.

What We're Looking For

• Valid U.S. driver's license (CDL is preferred).
• Authorization to work legally in the U.S.
• Proficiency in proper pruning techniques for large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Strong knowledge of tree and shrub species, including their characteristics.
• Comfortable climbing without spurs and applying various climbing techniques.
• Skilled in adhering to ANSI A300 Pruning Standards and ANSI Z safety guidelines.
• Experience operating chainsaws, aerial lifts, and other essential tree care equipment.
• Expertise in proper pruning cuts, branch collars, and chainsaw operations for trees up to 50 feet.
• Ability to perform aerial rescues and identify hazards.
• Capable of frequently lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform climbing and aerial work in varying outdoor conditions.