Tree Climber Apprentice Program

Our Climber-In-Training Apprentice Program is designed to give you the opportunity for an intensive and interactive training journey to join the climbing team at SavATree. This is a full-time position with full benefits.

You will start in a 60–90-day trial period as a Groundsperson at your home branch (trial time may vary based on timing of next cohort). 

As a Groundsperson you will learn about the following topics:

• Proper Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Tree Removal
• Equipment Operation
• Pruning Practices
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Climbing & Equipment Safety
• Cable & Bracing
• Inventory Assessment
• Problem Identification

Once endorsed by your Branch leadership, you will then qualify to enroll in our Climber-In-Training Apprentice Program.

You will join our Regional and District GTC Trainers and other regional apprentices for a 2-week off-site, all-expenses paid, training experience where you will learn about the following topics:

Chainsaw Safety and Precision Felling

• Chainsaw Operation Best Practices
• Chainsaw Sharpening and Maintenance
• Limbing and Bucking
• The 5 Step Felling Plan
• Use of Pull lines, and Mechanical Advantage
• Correct use of Felling Wedges

Climbing

• Knot Tying for Climbing Applications
• SRS and MRS Ascent Techniques
• Use of the Work Positioning Lanyard
• Canopy Anchors and Friction Management
• Work Positioning and Limb Walking
• Hardware Interface and Configurations
• MRS and SRS Climbing techniques.
• Spur Climbing for Tree Removals
• Positioning and Methods for Building Spar Tie Ins
• Best Practices while Cutting Aloft

Rigging

• Knot Tying for Rigging Applications
• Forces and Potential Forces in a Rigging System
• Rated and Real Equipment Strengths
• Rope and Hardware Selection
• Aerial Lift Equipment Familiarization
• Friction Management and Lowering Devices
• Positive Rigging
• Negative Rigging

EHAP and Aerial Rescue

• EHAP Certification
• Introduction to Aerial Rescue and Emergency Preparedness

Wood Mover and Chipper Familiarization

• Common Hazards while operating Machinery
• Best Practices while Operating Handfed chippers
• Best Practices while Operating Wood Moving Machinery
• Basic Maintenance of these Machines

Once you graduate from the training, you will then be placed back at your home Branch as a SavATree climber. You will be able to continue to progress through our SDAP (Self-Development Advancement Program) that will enable you to increase your compensation as you increase your skillset in Tree Care.

What a day in the life is like as a GTC climber:

As a climber you will work outside and visit beautiful properties in the community and apply your knowledge and 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.

 What kind of person are we looking for?  Someone with:

• A desire to learn about trees, climbing and safety techniques.
• A great attitude and work ethic.
• A desire to pursue a career in Arboriculture.
• A desire to work outdoors.
• Valid U.S. driver's license to operate company vehicles.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and operate basic equipment.

Compensation starts at $18 to $23 an hour based on location and previous experience with the opportunity to increase your pay as you graduate the program and advance your skillset.

Why you might love working here:

• We have lots of additional training and development opportunities and support continuing education in the industry.
• Our Tree Care Team works alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, 401(K) Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Equipment Account

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for team members to reach out and get the help needed, even when it’s from the other side of the country. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each team member has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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Salary : $18 - $23