Advanced Climbing Arborist: Outdoor Tree Care Pro

Davey Tree Expert Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Equipment and safety gear provided

401(k) retirement plan

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Career development program

Scholarship program for children of e

Charitable matching gift program

Locations throughout US

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Chicago, IL is seeking an Experienced Climbing Arborist to perform pruning, removal and health work on trees. This outdoor role is on-site and involves climbing with trained crew support to ensure safety and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include operating chainsaws and equipment, installing cables and protections, and maintaining gear. The ideal candidate has a background in forestry or horticulture with a strong outdoors orientation.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping or working at heights preferred.
• Able to complete safety and orientation programs upon hire.
• CPR/First Aid and defensive driving courses required upon hire, if applicable.
• Pesticide licenses or certificates preferred where state law requires.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems.
• Work with ground crew and crew leader as an active team member.
• Perform pruning and removal, ensuring safety for clients.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Operate tools and equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, lifts safely.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Working at heights

Safety training ready

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Chicago, IL is seeking an Experienced Climbing Arborist to perform pruning, removal and health work on trees. This outdoor role is on-site and involves climbing with trained crew support to ensure safety and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include operating chainsaws and equipment, installing cables and protections, and maintaining gear. The ideal candidate has a background in forestry or horticulture with a strong outdoors orientation.