Crew Lead: Tree Care & Climbing Expert

Default Brand; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Paid time off

401(K) Savings Plan

Equipment Account

Job summary

SavATree in Northbrook, IL is seeking skilled outdoor Tree Care Crew Members to perform pruning, removals, cable bracing, and related tasks on client landscapes with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates will have pruning experience on large trees, knowledge of species, ability to climb without spurs, and proficiency with chainsaws and bucket trucks; training and safety are priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species’ characteristics.
• Ability to climb without spurs and operate tree-care equipment safely.
• Understand and follow ANSI pruning standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prune, removals, cable bracing and other tree care tasks on client properties.
• Safely operate all equipment and use proper climbing techniques.
• Maintain high standards of service, safety, and quality for each job site.

Skills

Pruning expertise

Tree identification

Climbing without spurs

Tree care safety

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lifts

Hazard awareness

Rope techniques

Tools

Chainsaw

Bucket truck

Ladders

Ropes

Job description

SavATree in Northbrook, IL is seeking skilled outdoor Tree Care Crew Members to perform pruning, removals, cable bracing, and related tasks on client landscapes with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates will have pruning experience on large trees, knowledge of species, ability to climb without spurs, and proficiency with chainsaws and bucket trucks; training and safety are priorities.