Job SummaryThe General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrialathletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping tomaintain and preserve the overall health of our clients' landscapes.

　　This position pays up to $32.00 an hour based on experience . We also offerPTO, full benefits, and 401k.

　　The Crew Lead position is an additional level of specialty for selectindividuals who have demonstrated leadership qualities and received approvalfrom the local branch management to provide direction in a work crew setting.Specific knowledge includes: TCIA Crew Leader Training Program, CrewSafety, Personal Safety, Hazard of Inexperience, and ability to checkoff levels equal and below.

　　Job DescriptionLooking for a place where you can thrive?SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep thiscountry's outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensivetree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerningcustomers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Overthe last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, andwe are looking for people who want to grow with us.The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrialathletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping tomaintain and preserve the overall health of our clients' landscapes.In this role, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visitbeautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care team applies expertisein climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being ofeach client's landscape.The Crew Lead position is an additional level of specialty for selectindividuals who have demonstrated leadership qualities and received approvalfrom the local branch management to provide direction in a work crew setting.Specific knowledge includes: TCIA Crew Leader Training Program, CrewSafety, Personal Safety, Hazard of Inexperience, and ability to checkoff levels equal and below.What a day is like:Daily focus is working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide highquality tree care to our clients. The Tree Care Team is involved in allaspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related totree care. Team members are able to safely operate all equipment and performthe assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients.What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with:Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees andornamentalsAbility to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have aworking knowledge of each species' characteristicsAbility to climb without spursExperience with tree care safety standardsPractical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operationExperience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)Demonstrate additional competencies in all areas of knowledge for designatedskill 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 totalcompetence 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 techniquesnecessary 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 safetechniques to climb into a tree.Set up safely with proper placement of lowering lines in a strong enoughcrotch, know when to attach a tag line, and engage proper lowering techniques.Know when to double crotch and use other appropriate tec niques when workingin trees.Able to drop trees, know when to use ropes for take down and identifypotential need to use spikes.Perform aerial rescue if needed.What is Essential:The desire to work outdoorsValid U.S. driver's license to operate company vehicles, CDL a plusMust be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.Why you might love working here:We have lots of training and development opportunities and support continuingeducation in the industryOur Tree Care Team works alongside some of the best trained and equipped teamsin the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safetyWe offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health anddental, paid time off, 401(K) Savings Plan, Flexible SpendingPlan, Equipment AccountWe want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version ofsuccess, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity togrow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we investheavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for team membersto reach out and get the help needed, even when it's from the other sideof the country. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each teammember has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career andbecome a go-to subject matter expert. That's why we often say that when youwork here, you thrive here.

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