Crew Lead - Tree Climber

SavATree; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to preserving the beauty of outdoor spaces through expert tree care. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, applying skills in climbing, pruning, and safety to enhance the health of landscapes. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including a sign-on bonus, this position is perfect for those passionate about nature and teamwork. Become part of an organization that values growth and invests in its team's success while ensuring a drug-free and equal opportunity workplace.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in tree care and maintenance with a focus on safety and quality.
• Knowledge of various tree species and care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform pruning, removals, and cable bracing for tree care.
• Operate equipment safely and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Pruning large shade and ornamental trees

Climbing skills without spurs

Species identification

Safety standards familiarity

Equipment operation

Education

TCIA Crew Leader Training Program

Job description

Job Summary: The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients' landscapes.

This position pays up to $28/hr depending on years of experience, plus paid PTO, benefits, and 401K.

The Crew Lead position is a specialized role for individuals demonstrating leadership qualities and approved by local management to guide a work crew. Knowledge requirements include: TCIA Crew Leader Training Program, Crew Safety, Personal Safety, hazard awareness, and the ability to check off levels equal and below.

Sign-on bonus: Up to $2,500 for qualified candidates.

Why join us? SavATree's mission is to keep the outdoors beautiful through comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care, ensuring our customers' green spaces are attractive and healthy. We are expanding and seeking passionate individuals to grow with us.

Role details: Work outdoors on beautiful properties, applying expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to support landscape health.

Responsibilities include: Pruning, removals, cable bracing, and other tree care tasks, operating equipment safely, and delivering excellent customer service.

Ideal candidate qualities: Experience with pruning large shade and ornamental trees, species identification, climbing skills without spurs, safety standards familiarity, equipment operation, and knowledge of various tree species and techniques.

Essential requirements: Desire to work outdoors, valid U.S. driver's license (CDL a plus), lawful work authorization in the U.S.

Benefits: Training and development, supportive team environment, competitive pay, health and dental benefits, paid time off, 401(k), and more.

We invest in our team’s success and growth, fostering an environment where each member can thrive and advance.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.