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SavATree · 2 months ago

Crew Lead / Tree Climber

Lincoln, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

SavATree is dedicated to maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces through comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care. The Crew Lead / Tree Climber will lead a team in providing high-quality tree care services, ensuring safety and health of client landscapes while utilizing expertise in climbing and pruning techniques.

Environmental ConsultingHome and GardenService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Tree care safety standardsClimbing techniquesChainsaw operationPruning practicesAerial lifts operationTree species identificationDesire to work outdoorsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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, CDL a plus

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S

Benefits

Health and dental

Paid time off

401(K) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Company

SavATree

Tree service experts at SavATree provide experience, reliability and expertise in environmentally sensible tree, shrub and lawn care

Founded in 2003

Bedford Hills, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.savatree.com

H1B Sponsorship

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