Enable job alerts via email!

Climbing Arborist

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Needham (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

12 days ago

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a Climbing Arborist in Needham, MA. Responsibilities include tree trimming, pruning, and removal, ensuring safety and care for the surrounding environment. This role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic outdoor work environment. Join our team to advance your career in tree care.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee-owned company with discounted stock options
Group Health Plan
Employee referral bonus program
Career Development Program
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
Charitable matching gift program

Qualifications

  • Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
  • Training in First Aid and CPR required.
  • Relevant pesticide licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Trim and remove trees and dead limbs.
  • Climb trees using safety equipment.
  • Operate tools like chainsaws and chippers.

Skills

Love of the outdoors
Ability to work at heights

Education

Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping

Job description

Join to apply for the Climbing Arborist role at The Davey Tree Expert Company

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Climbing Arborist role at The Davey Tree Expert Company

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Position Overview

Trim and remove trees, remove unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees, or to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Needham, MA

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 210577

Position Overview

Trim and remove trees, remove unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees, or to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties.

Compensation

$25 - $35 Hourly (Based on experience)

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

  • Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
  • Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
  • Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
  • Including but not limited to:
  • Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
  • Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
  • Removal of hazardous trees
  • Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Be part of the most progressive greenspace stewardship team in the industry. How high you grow depends on you!

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

  • Love of the outdoors
  • Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights
  • Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
  • Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
  • Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
  • Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
  • Group Health Plan
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
  • Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
  • Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: None

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management and Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Davey Tree Expert Company by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Arborist” roles.
LIFEGUARD - PART-TIME 7:30AM-12:00PM SUNDAYS
Vegetation Management Technician (Seasonal)

Massachusetts, United States 22 hours ago

Boston, MA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 22 hours ago

Boston, MA $44,000.00-$62,000.00 2 days ago

Summer STEM Camp Counselor in Boston held at Boston University

Boston, MA $80,000.00-$85,000.00 2 days ago

Offsite Programmatic Product Manager - CVS Media Exchange (CMX)
Mindset Coaches - Exciting Opportunity - Remote
Associate - Single Family Office - Boston, MA

Boston, MA $160,000.00-$170,000.00 28 minutes ago

Senior Manager of Truckload & Intermodal Carrier Management

Boston, MA $70,000.00-$75,000.00 23 hours ago

Everett, MA $170,000.00-$190,000.00 4 hours ago

Director of Field Ops - $225k-$265k - Multi-family Construction

Canton, MA $225,000.00-$265,000.00 1 day ago

Managing Director, Industrials & Manufacturing

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.

Similar jobs

Climbing Arborist

Davey Tree Expert Co

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 60’000 - 80’000

5 days ago
Be an early applicant

Climbing Arborist

Davey Tree Expert Co

Needham

On-site

USD 60’000 - 80’000

30+ days ago

Arborist FTE

Powerhouse

Remote

USD 50’000 - 70’000

4 days ago
Be an early applicant

Arborist FTE

Overstory

Remote

USD 50’000 - 75’000

12 days ago

Roaming Consulting Arborist

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC

Hartford

Remote

USD 60’000 - 80’000

19 days ago

Asset Protection Specialist

7-Eleven

Greensboro

Remote

USD 55’000 - 75’000

20 days ago

Sales Arborist

SavATree Careers

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 50’000 - 250’000

2 days ago
Be an early applicant

Sales Arborist

SavATree Careers

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 50’000 - 250’000

4 days ago
Be an early applicant

Arborist Freelancer [Part-time Remote]

Overstory

Remote

Remote

USD 50’000 - 90’000

30+ days ago