Tree Climber: Pruning Pro & Aerial Lift Tech

Savatreecareers; Round Rock (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SavATree is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You will climb, prune, and care for large shade trees and ornamentals, perform removals, cable bracing, and other techniques, and safely operate chainsaws and bucket trucks on a crew-focused, safety-driven site.

This outdoor role offers hands-on training, opportunities to visit diverse properties, and the chance to apply climbing expertise to preserve landscapes while delivering high-quality service for our clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with pruning large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree 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 bucket trucks (aerial lifts).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license (CDL a plus).
• Authorization to lawfully 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 trees

Pruning large trees

Safety standards

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lift operation

Identify tree species

CDL a plus

Tools

Chainsaws

Bucket trucks

Job description

SavATree is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You will climb, prune, and care for large shade trees and ornamentals, perform removals, cable bracing, and other techniques, and safely operate chainsaws and bucket trucks on a crew-focused, safety-driven site.

This outdoor role offers hands-on training, opportunities to visit diverse properties, and the chance to apply climbing expertise to preserve landscapes while delivering high-quality service for our clients.