Tree Climber

SavATree; Town of Wappinger (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to preserving the beauty of nature! As part of the General Tree Care Team, you'll work outdoors, applying your skills in pruning and tree care to enhance the health of landscapes. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and extensive training opportunities. If you have a passion for the outdoors and a desire to grow in the tree care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(K) 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 outdoors in a General Tree Care crew providing high-quality tree care.
• Involved in pruning, removals, and other tree care activities.

Skills

Pruning practices

Tree and shrub identification

Climbing skills

Tree care safety standards

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lift operation

Job description

Job Summary: 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.

This position can pay up to $35/HR, depending on experience. We also offer benefits, PTO, and 401K.

Job Description

Are you looking for a place where you can thrive?

SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country's outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care, we work hard to ensure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy, and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have expanded across the country, and we are seeking individuals who want to grow with us.

The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, maintaining and enhancing the health of our clients' landscapes.

In this role, team members have the opportunity to work outdoors 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 team is involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing, and other related tree care activities. Team members are expected to operate all equipment safely and perform assigned tasks while delivering excellent service to 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 understand 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 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 offer extensive training and development opportunities, supporting continuing education in the industry
• Our Tree Care Team works alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, emphasizing quality and safety
• We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(K) plan, Flexible Spending Plan, and Equipment Account

Physical demands of this role:

Employees must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to fifty (50) pounds.

We are committed to supporting each team member's growth and success by investing in training, providing resources, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. When you work here, you thrive here.