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Tree Climber

Default Brand, Hopkins, MN, United States


Location: Hopkins, MN, 8000 Powell Road, #160, Hopkins, MN 55343, USA

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

Competitive pay, up to $30 hourly, based on experience, skill level, and responsibilities

Benefits:

Health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) savings plan with company match, flexible spending plan, and equipment account

Time Off:

Paid time off to support your work/life balance

Career Growth & Development:

Extensive training, continuing education, and opportunities to advance within the arboriculture industry

Team & Collaborative Environment:

Work alongside some of the best trained and equipped professionals in the industry, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork

Position Summary
As a Tree Climber in Training on our General Tree Care Team, you’ll play an important role in helping preserve and enhance the health of clients’ landscapes. You’ll work outdoors, visit beautiful properties, and perform climbing and pruning duties using safe and efficient techniques.

Responsibilities

Working as part of a crew to provide high-quality tree care, including pruning, removals, and cable bracing

Safely operating climbing gear, chainsaws, and other equipment

Applying proper pruning techniques and tree care practices

Following safety procedures at all times

Delivering excellent service to clients while maintaining professional standards

This is a physically active role where safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.

About You
You are motivated to work outdoors, eager to develop your climbing skills, and committed to safety. You bring:

A desire to work outdoors in a physically active role

A valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean DMV record

Authorization to lawfully work in the U.S.

Willingness to learn and develop skills in:

Tree climbing (without spurs)

Proper pruning techniques

Identifying native and introduced tree and shrub species and understanding their characteristics

Tree care safety standards

Chainsaw and equipment operation

Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this role must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position requires climbing trees, working at heights, and lifting and/or moving up to fifty (50) pounds regularly.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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