Tree Climber

SavATree; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Tree Climber, where you'll work outdoors in beautiful settings while providing essential tree care services. This role emphasizes teamwork and safety, allowing you to apply your climbing and pruning expertise. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values quality and safety, with opportunities for training and development in the industry. Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive environment that fosters growth and success. If you love the outdoors and have a passion for tree care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months tree climbing experience required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors on a General Tree Care crew to provide high-quality tree care.
• Operate equipment safely while performing assigned tasks.

Skills

Pruning practices

Tree and shrub species identification

Climbing without spurs

Tree care safety standards

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lifts operation

Safety policies communication

Climbing equipment utilization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chainsaw

Climbing equipment

Aerial lift

Job description

Norwalk, CT
34 Smith Street
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA

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 outdoors and visit beautiful properties in your community. The Tree Climber applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape.

This position pays a range of $25 - $35 an hour depending on experience, plus paid PTO, paid benefits, and a 401K plan.

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 tree care practices. Team members are able to operate all equipment safely and perform assigned tasks while providing excellent service.

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, with knowledge of their characteristics
• Ability to climb without spurs
• Experience with tree care safety standards
• Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket trucks)
• Ability to communicate advanced understanding of safety policies, hazard tree identification, and procedures
• Skill in utilizing specialized climbing equipment (ropes, saddle, ladders) and tools
• Knowledge of branch collars and proper pruning cuts, with competence in chainsaw operations

What is Essential:

• 6 months to 1-year minimum tree climbing experience
• Desire to work outdoors
• Valid U.S. driver’s license to operate company vehicles; CDL A/B a plus or willingness to obtain
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Why you might love working here:

• Training and development opportunities, including continuing education in the industry
• Work alongside highly trained and equipped teams emphasizing quality and safety
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k), Flexible Spending Plan, and Equipment Account

Physical demands:

Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. These physical requirements are essential to perform the job successfully.

We invest heavily in training and support to help team members grow and succeed. Our environment fosters resource sharing and career advancement, embodying the philosophy: when you work here, you thrive here.

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