Tree Climber

SavATree • Wappingers Falls, NY

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients’ landscapes. In this role, as a Tree Climber you will have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Climber applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape. Daily focus is working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to our clients. The Tree Care Team is involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care. Team members are able to safely operate all equipment and perform the assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients.

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)
• 6 months – 1-year minimum Tree Climbing Experience
• 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&B a plus or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Work together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to clients.
• Participate in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care.
• Safely operate all equipment and perform assigned job tasks.
• Provide excellent service to clients.
• Climb without spurs.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health and dental
• Paid time off
• 401(K) Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Equipment Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed