Crew Lead / Tree Climber

SavATree; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to maintaining the beauty of our outdoors as a Crew Lead in Tree Care. In this role, you'll lead a skilled team, ensuring high-quality service and safety while operating essential equipment. You'll engage in various tree care tasks, from pruning to removals, and utilize your landscaping experience to enhance client properties. With a focus on training and development, this role offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment that values quality and safety. If you love working outdoors and are passionate about nature, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(K) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper use of tree care equipment and safety procedures.
• Experience in landscaping and aerial lift operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in providing high-quality tree care services.
• Set up job sites and assess safety conditions.

Skills

Tree Care Equipment Knowledge

Project Management

Landscaping Experience

Tree Identification

Aerial Lift Operations

Knot Tying

Safety Procedures

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Certifications & Licenses

Tools

Pruning Equipment

General Tree Care Equipment

Job description

Looking for a place where you can thrive?

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.

What a day is like:

As a Crew Lead, you will be part of a crew that provides high quality tree care to our clients. You will be involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care. You’ll be able to safely operate all equipment and perform the assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients.

In this role you will be responsible for leading a team of tree workers, setting up job sites, assessing safety conditions, proper use of equipment and communication with clients.

What kind of person are we looking for:

• Demonstrated knowledge of proper use of General Tree Care equipment
• A leader with proven people and project management experience
• Previous landscaping experience who can demonstrate proper lifting techniques and proper procedures for carrying and stacking brush on a client’s property
• Knowledge of common tree identification
• Experience in aerial lift operations
• Knowledge of two to three basic knots plus Weaver Knot, Clove Hitch Knot, and Gilhooligan Knot
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper pruning equipment including hand snips, pruner, pole saw etc.
• Ability to ensure all safety procedures are followed

What is essential:

• Willingness to complete required trainings to obtain needed certifications & licenses.
• Desire to work outdoors
• Valid Driver’s license to operate service-line vehicles, CDL a plus
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.

Why you might love working here:

• We have lots of training and development opportunities and will support your continuing education in the industry
• You’ll work alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
• We offer competitive compensation ($28-$33.00hr based on experience) and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, 401(K) Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Equipment Account
• Very competitive compensation
• Full medical benefits to include health, vision, and dental

Physical demands of this role:

• These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn