Tree Climber: Outdoor Arborist with Growth & Benefits

SavATree; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

SavATree in Troy, MI is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You’ll climb, prune large trees, and help preserve landscapes for our clients, applying industry safety practices and a strong teamwork ethic.

You’ll perform removals, cable bracing, and other techniques, operate chainsaws and aerial lifts (bucket trucks), and collaborate with a crew to deliver high-quality outdoor service while upholding safety standards and professional care.

Qualifications

• Experience performing proper pruning on large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree/shrub species and their characteristics.
• Ability to climb without spurs.
• Knowledge of tree care safety standards.
• Hands-on experience with chainsaws and related equipment.
• Experience operating aerial lifts (bucket truck).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license (CDL a plus).
• Authorization to lawfully work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Climb and prune large trees and ornamentals using proper practices.
• Perform removals, cable bracing, and other tree care techniques.
• Safely operate chainsaws, equipment, and aerial lifts (bucket trucks).
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality service to clients.

Skills

Climbing

Large tree pruning

Identify species

Climb without spurs

Safety standards

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts

Driver's license

Work authorization

Tools

Chainsaws

Bucket truck

Job description

SavATree in Troy, MI is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You’ll climb, prune large trees, and help preserve landscapes for our clients, applying industry safety practices and a strong teamwork ethic.

You’ll perform removals, cable bracing, and other techniques, operate chainsaws and aerial lifts (bucket trucks), and collaborate with a crew to deliver high-quality outdoor service while upholding safety standards and professional care.