Tree Care Crew Lead - Outdoor Leadership & Pruning

SavATree LLC; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

401(K) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Job summary

SavATree LLC is seeking a Crew Lead for our Tree Care team in Wisconsin. The role involves guiding a crew on pruning, removals, and other tree care tasks, ensuring safety and high-quality service to clients’ properties.

The position emphasizes leadership, experience with climbing and equipment, and adherence to ANSI tree care standards. Excellent outdoor work conditions and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with proper pruning on large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree/shrub species.
• Ability to climb without spurs and perform pruning safely.
• Strong knowledge of tree care safety standards.
• Practical knowledge of chainsaw operation.
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck).
• Demonstrated leadership for Crew Lead role.
• Knowledge of ANSI pruning standards and safety.
• Experience with lowering techniques and tree drops.

Responsibilities

• Work on a General Tree Care crew to provide high-quality tree care.
• Perform pruning, removals, cable bracing and related tasks.
• Safely operate equipment and uphold safety protocols.

Skills

Pruning accuracy

Tree species knowledge

Climbing without spurs

Safety knowledge

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lift experience

Leadership ability

Tools

Bucket truck

Ropes & knots

Ladders

Job description

SavATree LLC is seeking a Crew Lead for our Tree Care team in Wisconsin. The role involves guiding a crew on pruning, removals, and other tree care tasks, ensuring safety and high-quality service to clients’ properties.

The position emphasizes leadership, experience with climbing and equipment, and adherence to ANSI tree care standards. Excellent outdoor work conditions and growth opportunities are offered.