Tree Climber

SavATree; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their General Tree Care Team. This role offers the chance to work outdoors, providing essential tree care services that enhance the beauty and health of community landscapes. Team members will engage in various tasks, including pruning, removals, and equipment operation, all while adhering to safety standards. With a strong emphasis on training and development, this company fosters an environment where employees can thrive and grow in their careers. If you have a passion for nature and a desire to work in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(K) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Qualifications

• Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species.

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

Tree Care Safety Standards

Chainsaw Operation

Aerial Lift Operation

Tools

Chainsaw

Aerial Lift

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 pays $25-30/hr depending on years of experience. We also offer paid benefits and 401K.

Job Description

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, helping to maintain and preserve the overall 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 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 extensive 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

We believe in supporting our team members' growth and success. We invest heavily in training and continuing education, making it easy to reach out for help and resources. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each team member can advance their career and become a 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.