Tree Care Climber & Pruning Specialist

SavATree; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Paid time off

401(k) Savings Plan

Training and development

Job summary

SavATree's General Tree Care Team in Rockville, MD provides high-quality pruning, removals, cable bracing and other tree care services for clients’ landscapes. Team members work outdoors on beautiful properties, using equipment safely and collaborating to deliver excellent service. Ideal candidates have experience pruning large trees and identifying species, can climb without spurs, and understand safety standards.

A valid U.S. driver's license is required; CDL is a plus.

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 equipment safely.
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket trucks) and tree care safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality tree care including pruning, removals, cable bracing and related tasks.
• Work on a General Tree Care crew across client properties.
• Safely operate all equipment while delivering excellent client service.

Skills

Pruning large trees

Tree species identification

Climb without spurs

Tree care safety standards

Chainsaw operation

Bucket truck / aerial lifts

Tools

Bucket truck (aerial lift)

Chainsaw

Job description

SavATree's General Tree Care Team in Rockville, MD provides high-quality pruning, removals, cable bracing and other tree care services for clients’ landscapes. Team members work outdoors on beautiful properties, using equipment safely and collaborating to deliver excellent service. Ideal candidates have experience pruning large trees and identifying species, can climb without spurs, and understand safety standards.

A valid U.S. driver's license is required; CDL is a plus.