Aerial Operations Specialist

Tree Climber What We Offer

• Compensation:
  Competitive pay based on experience, skill level, and responsibilities
• Benefits:
  Health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) Savings Plan, and Flexible Spending Plan
• Time Off:
  Time off to support your work/life balance
• Career Growth & Development:
  Extensive training, continuing education, and opportunities to grow your career in arboriculture
• Team & Collaborative Environment:
  Work with some of the best trained and equipped professionals in the industry, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork

• As a Tree Climber on our General Tree Care Team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and preserving the health of our clients’ landscapes.
• A typical day may include:
  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

Pay for this position will be $27-$38/hr based on experience

This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors, visit beautiful properties in your community, and apply your climbing expertise to protect and enhance landscapes.

• You are safety-focused, skilled in climbing, and eager to build your career in tree care. You bring:
• Experience with proper pruning practices for 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)
• A valid U.S. driver’s license (CDL a plus)
• Authorization to lawfully work in the U.S.

SavATree was founded 45 years ago with a mission to preserve trees threatened by the gypsy moth epidemic. Since then, we’ve grown into a nationwide leader in tree, shrub, and lawn care services. Unlike companies that focus on removal, our work is rooted in preservation and care.

We are a values-driven organization built on teamwork, integrity, respect, and a relentless commitment to making a positive impact. When you join us, you’ll find a collaborative, competitive, and caring environment where your contributions matter. As we like to say:
When you work here, you thrive here.

This role requires the ability to climb, work at heights, and safely lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds while performing tree care tasks.

SavATree is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where all employees feel valued and respected.