Tree Climber: Pruning Pro in Safe, Team Environment

SavATree Park Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Time off for work/life balance

Career growth & development

Team environment

Job summary

SavATree, based in Phoenix, is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You’ll climb and prune large shade trees and ornamentals, remove trees when needed, and work with bucket trucks to deliver top-quality service.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing training, with opportunities for career growth in arboriculture and a supportive, values-driven workplace. You will visit diverse properties and uphold preservation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with pruning large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree species.
• Ability to 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. driver's license (CDL a plus).
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Climb and prune large shade 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.
• Applying industry safety standards in all aspects of tree care

Skills

Climbing

Pruning large trees

Tree species identification

Climb without spurs

Tree care safety standards

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lifts operation

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Authorization to work in the U.S.

Teamwork

Tools

Chainsaws

Bucket trucks

Aerial lifts

Job description

SavATree, based in Phoenix, is seeking a Tree Climber to join our General Tree Care Team. You’ll climb and prune large shade trees and ornamentals, remove trees when needed, and work with bucket trucks to deliver top-quality service.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing training, with opportunities for career growth in arboriculture and a supportive, values-driven workplace. You will visit diverse properties and uphold preservation standards.