Tree Climber

SavATree; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Tree Climber to join their General Tree Care Team. In this role, you will work outdoors, applying your expertise in climbing and pruning to enhance the health and beauty of clients' landscapes. You will be part of a supportive environment that prioritizes safety and quality while providing ample training and development opportunities. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits, allowing you to thrive in your career while making a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(K) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Qualifications

• Experience with proper pruning practices for large shade trees.
• Ability to identify tree and shrub species and their characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Work on a General Tree Care crew to provide high-quality tree care.
• Safely operate equipment and perform assigned job tasks.

Skills

Pruning Practices

Tree and Shrub Identification

Climbing Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Aerial Lift Operation

Tree Care Safety Standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chainsaw

Aerial Lift

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Looking for a place where you can thrive?

The General Tree Care Team is 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, 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.

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? Someone with:

• 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)

What Is Essential

• The desire to work outdoors
• Valid U.S. driver's license to operate company 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 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

• Employees must be able to frequently 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.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

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