Crew Lead / Tree Climber

SavATree•Warrenville, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SavATree's mission is to preserve and enhance the beauty of the country's outdoors through comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care. The General Tree Care Team consists of "industrial athletes" who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality tree care, ensuring the health and preservation of clients' landscapes. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors on beautiful properties, applying expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety. The Crew Lead position is an advanced role for individuals demonstrating leadership qualities, responsible for directing a work crew and possessing specific knowledge in areas such as TCIA Crew Leader Training, crew and personal safety, and hazard identification.

Requirements

Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals
Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species’ characteristics
Ability to climb without spurs
Experience with tree care safety standards
Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)
Demonstrate additional competencies in all areas of knowledge for designated skill level.
Communicate advanced understanding of all safety policies and procedures, including hazard tree identification.
Utilize specialized equipment properly for climbing (ropes, saddle, ladders) along with all associated tools.
Apply knowledge of branch collars and proper pruning cuts with total competence on chainsaw operations in small to medium difficulty (40-50’) trees.
Employ ANSI A300 Pruning Standards and Terminology and ANSI Z safety.
Demonstrate knowledge of different tree species and different techniques necessary for climbing each tree including Oaks, Maples, Dogwoods, Apples (Crab vs. Regular), Hemlocks, Pines and Spruce.
Complete work exhibiting ability to raise a ladder, throw a rope, and safe techniques to climb into a tree.
Set up safely with proper placement of lowering lines in a strong enough crotch, know when to attach a tag line, and engage proper lowering techniques.
Know when to double crotch and use other appropriate techniques when working in trees.
Able to drop trees, know when to use ropes for take down and identify potential need to use spikes.
Perform aerial rescue if needed.
The desire to work outdoors
Valid U.S. driver's license to operate company vehicles
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

CDL a plus

Responsibilities

Work together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high-quality tree care to clients.
Be involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing, and other tree care concepts.
Safely operate all equipment and perform assigned job tasks.
Provide excellent service to clients.
Provide direction in a work crew setting.
Apply expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety.
Ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape.
Climb without spurs.
Operate chainsaws and equipment.
Utilize specialized climbing equipment (ropes, saddle, ladders) and associated tools.
Perform pruning cuts with competence on small to medium difficulty trees.
Employ ANSI A300 Pruning Standards and Terminology and ANSI Z safety.
Demonstrate knowledge of different tree species and climbing techniques.
Safely raise a ladder, throw a rope, and climb into a tree.
Set up safely with proper placement of lowering lines, know when to attach a tag line, and engage proper lowering techniques.
Know when to double crotch and use other appropriate techniques when working in trees.
Drop trees, know when to use ropes for take down, and identify potential need to use spikes.
Perform aerial rescue if needed.