Crew Member - Tree Care CDL Driver

SavATree; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Job summary

SavATree is seeking a Groundsperson/CDL Driver in Pineville, NC. This role involves joining a General Tree Care crew to perform pruning, removals, and other tree-care tasks on client properties. CDL is required, and a valid U.S.

driver's license is essential to operate company trucks and equipment. The position offers full-time hours with training opportunities, competitive pay up to $30/hour based on experience, and benefits including health, dental, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and know their characteristics.
• Experience with tree care safety standards and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Support General Tree Care crew on pruning, removals, cable bracing and related tasks.
• Safely operate equipment and perform assigned job tasks while maintaining client service standards.
• Report daily to the office; coordinate with team lead to ensure quality and safety.
• Engage in high-quality tree care to preserve clients' landscapes.

Skills

Pruning experience

Tree/shrub species knowledge

Tree care safety standards

Chainsaw operation

Valid U.S. Driver's license

CDL required

Aerial lifts experience

Work authorization in U.S.

Job description

Location: 8916 Crump Rd, Pineville, NC

Category: Tree Service

Job Type: Full‑Time

Job Number: CREWM009058

Overview Looking for a place where you can thrive? 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 care we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. 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. In this role as a Groundsperson/CDL Driver, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client's landscape, and safely transporting equipment.

What a day is like:

Daily focus is working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to our clients. The Tree Care Team is involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care. Team members are able to safely operate all equipment and perform the assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients. This position will report daily to the office in Charleston, SC.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• 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
• Experience with tree care safety standards
• Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
• Valid U.S Driver's license, CDL required
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)
• Must be authorized to lawfully work in the U.S.

Why you might love working here:

• We have lots of training and development opportunities and support continuing education in the industry
• Our Tree Care Team works alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, 401(K) Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Equipment Account
• We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow
• To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education
• We make it easy for team members to reach out and get the help needed, even when it's from the other side of the country
• We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each team member has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert
• That's why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here

This position pays up to $30 per hour based off of experience. We also offer PTO, full benefits, and 401k!

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace