Tree Climber - Outdoor Arborist Career Growth

SavATree; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Job summary

SavATree in Sterling, VA is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You will climb and prune large shade trees and ornamentals, perform removals and cable bracing, and safely operate chainsaws and bucket trucks.

This outdoor role offers opportunities to visit properties in your community, work with skilled professionals, and apply proven climbing techniques while following industry safety standards. A valid U.S. driver's license and work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• You are safety-focused, skilled in climbing, and eager to build your career in tree care.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree/shrub species and their characteristics.
• Hands-on experience with chainsaws and related equipment.
• Experience operating aerial lifts (bucket truck).
• A valid U.S. driver's license (CDL a plus); authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Climbing and pruning large shade trees and ornamentals using proper practices.
• Performing removals, cable bracing, and other tree care techniques.
• Safely operating chainsaws, equipment, and aerial lifts (bucket trucks).
• Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality service to clients.
• Applying industry safety standards in all aspects of tree care.

Skills

Climbing

Pruning

Tree/shrub ID

Safety standards

Chainsaw use

Aerial lift operation

CDL (plus)

Work authorization in the US

Tools

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts

Bucket trucks

Job description

SavATree in Sterling, VA is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You will climb and prune large shade trees and ornamentals, perform removals and cable bracing, and safely operate chainsaws and bucket trucks.

This outdoor role offers opportunities to visit properties in your community, work with skilled professionals, and apply proven climbing techniques while following industry safety standards. A valid U.S. driver's license and work authorization are required.