Tree Climber & Bucket Operator - Outdoor Arborist

SavATree Careers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 89,544,000 - 100,565,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Career growth opportunities

Team-focused environment

Job summary

SavATree is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You will help maintain landscapes, climbing and pruning large trees, performing removals, and using bucket trucks to access difficult locations.

This outdoor role offers hands-on work on beautiful properties and a chance to grow your arboriculture skills in a safety‑conscious environment. You will work with experienced professionals, follow industry safety standards, and contribute to a preservation‑minded approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in pruning large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree species and their characteristics.
• Climb without spurs.
• Knowledge of tree care safety standards.
• Hands-on experience with chainsaws and related equipment.
• Experience operating aerial lifts (bucket trucks).
• Valid U.S. drivers license; CDL a plus.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Climb and prune large trees using proper practices.
• Perform removals, cable bracing, and other techniques.
• Safely operate chainsaws, equipment, and bucket trucks.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality service.
• Apply industry safety standards in all tree care tasks.

Skills

Tree climbing

Pruning large trees

Safety standards

Teamwork

Driver's license

Identify tree species

Climb without spurs

US work authorization

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts/bucket trucks

Climbing gear

CDL (nice to have)

Tools

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts (bucket trucks)

Climbing gear

Ladders & rigging

CDL

Job description

SavATree is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You will help maintain landscapes, climbing and pruning large trees, performing removals, and using bucket trucks to access difficult locations.

This outdoor role offers hands-on work on beautiful properties and a chance to grow your arboriculture skills in a safety‑conscious environment. You will work with experienced professionals, follow industry safety standards, and contribute to a preservation‑minded approach.