Crew Lead: Tree Care & Aerial Climber

Savatreecareers; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Health and dental

401(K) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Job summary

SavATree in Evanston is seeking a Crew Lead for the General Tree Care Team to guide outdoor crews delivering high-quality tree care services. You will apply pruning, removal, and safety practices on client properties and demonstrate leadership in field operations.

Ideal candidates bring experience with large trees, safety standards, and operating equipment such as chainsaws and bucket trucks, with a strong commitment to customer service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience pruning large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Identify native and introduced tree species; know their traits.
• Climb without spurs and work safely in trees.
• Experience with tree care safety standards and PPE.
• Operate chainsaws and related equipment competently.
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck).
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Understand ANSI pruning standards and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Work with a General Tree Care crew to deliver high-quality tree care.
• Perform pruning, removals, cable bracing and related tasks.
• Safely operate equipment and maintain client-facing service.
• Support safety compliance and lead by example on site.

Skills

Pruning experience

Tree identification

Climb without spurs

Tree care safety

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lifts

Safety policies

ANSI pruning standards

Tools

Bucket truck

Job description

SavATree in Evanston is seeking a Crew Lead for the General Tree Care Team to guide outdoor crews delivering high-quality tree care services. You will apply pruning, removal, and safety practices on client properties and demonstrate leadership in field operations.

Ideal candidates bring experience with large trees, safety standards, and operating equipment such as chainsaws and bucket trucks, with a strong commitment to customer service and professional growth.