Apprentice Ground Operations Specialist
Job Details

- Location
- 4721 E 146 St, Carmel, IN
- Category
- Tree Service
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Job Number
- APPRE006485
Overview
General Tree Care – SavATree
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: Paid 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 alongside some of the best trained and equipped professionals in the industry, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork
• Tools for Success: Equipment account and access to industry-leading tools and safety equipment
Position Summary
As a member of our General Tree Care team, you will be part of the backbone of SavATree’s field operations. Your role will focus on providing high-quality tree care services that preserve and enhance the health of our clients’ landscapes. A typical day may include:
• Collaborating with crew members to perform pruning, removals, cabling, bracing, and other essential tree care tasks
• Operating chainsaws, rigging, and other specialized equipment safely and effectively
• Applying climbing and pruning techniques to maintain tree health and safety
• Providing excellent service to clients while working on a variety of beautiful properties
• Learning and applying proper safety protocols and industry best practices
This role offers hands-on outdoor work with opportunities to build expertise in tree care while contributing to the success of the team.
About You
You are a motivated and safety-conscious individual who enjoys working outdoors and developing technical skills. You bring:
• A valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record
• A desire to work outdoors and a passion for tree care
• A willingness to learn how to climb trees without spurs, prune effectively, and identify native and introduced species
• Interest in mastering chainsaw operation and equipment handling
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Authorization to lawfully work in the U.S.
Physical Requirements:
This role requires physical stamina and the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
About SavATree
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.
Equal Opportunity
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.
This position pays between $18-$22/hr depending on experience
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