Tree Climber

SavATree; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Paid time off

401(K) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Job summary

SavATree is seeking a Tree Climber in Evanston, IL to join our General Tree Care Team and perform outside work on client properties. You will apply pruning expertise, climb trees, and ensure safety while contributing to high-quality landscape health.

This full-time role requires experience in pruning, knowledge of tree species, and a commitment to safety. The job supports paid time off, benefits, and a 401(k) plan as part of our compensation package.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of tree climbing experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; CDL A/B a plus or willingness to obtain.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience with pruning, especially large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Experience with tree care safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prune, removals, cable bracing and other tree care tasks as part of the General Tree Care crew.
• Climb trees using ropes and saddles, while safely operating equipment.
• Work with the team to provide high quality tree care and client service.
• Follow safety policies and hazard identification in daily work.

Skills

Tree climbing

Pruning experience

Safety standards knowledge

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lift operation

Hazard awareness

Ropes & saddle use

Tools

Chainsaw

Bucket truck

Ropes & rigging

Job description

Location: 912 Pitner Ave, Evanston, IL

Category: Tree Service

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: TREEC009267

Overview

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. In this role, as a Tree Climber you will have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Climber applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client's landscape.

Compensation

This position pays a range of $25 - $35 an hr depending on experience + paid PTO + paid benefits, 401K.

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.

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
• Ability to climb without spurs
• Experience with tree care safety standards
• Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)
• Communicate advanced understanding of all safety policies and procedures, including hazard tree identification.
• Utilize specialized equipment properly for climbing (ropes, saddle, ladders) along with all associated tools.
• Apply knowledge of branch collars, and proper pruning cuts with total competence on chainsaw operations.

What is Essential:

• 6 months - 1-year minimum Tree Climbing Experience
• The desire to work outdoors
• Valid U.S. driver's license to operate company vehicles, CDL A&B a plus or willingness to obtain
• 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 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

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 lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free WorkplaceHV