Tree Planter in Phoenix, Arizona at Valley Tree Care

About Valley Tree Care

Valley Tree Care has been a family owned and operated tree care company dedicated to providing the highest quality care for our customers and their trees for 27 years and 3 generations. We are a tight knit community of professional employees who strive to grow as individuals and as a company, while finding a true passion and love for what we do. We are constantly striving to grow to provide more opportunities for every employee.

Compensation : $23-$27 per hour, based on experience

Position Overview
Lead the selection, handling, and professional installation of trees and landscape plants using modern arboricultural standards to ensure long-term health and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select high-quality nursery stock based on health, structure, and aesthetics
• Monitor plant health from procurement through installation
• Install trees using best practices (root pruning, correct depth/root flare, soil amendments, mulching)
• Connect trees to existing irrigation systems, and install deep watering stakes with driplines to deliver water to proper depth in the soil
• Safely transport and protect large trees during delivery
• Educate clients on watering, irrigation setup, and tree establishment

Requirements:

• Strong physical capability (lifting, digging in hard soils, handling large trees)
• Working knowledge of tree installation and basic irrigation systems (PVC, poly, drip)
• Ability to lead a crew and maintain job efficiency
• Clean driving record
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in arboriculture, tree installation, or landscaping
• Familiarity with ANSI A300 standards

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• 401k