Climbing Arborist: Advanced Tree Care & Pruning

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety"

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted"

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US in major cites

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Starting pay rate: $30 per hour

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist to join our outdoor-focused team in Lake Bluff, IL. You will climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems, prune and remove limbs, install cables, and support ground crew to deliver safe, high-quality tree care services.

You’ll work in a dynamic environment with ongoing safety training, equipment provided, and opportunities for advancement within the employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• 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 licenses/certificates if state law requires

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Work with ground crew and crew leader as an active team member.
• Perform pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood in the canopy.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Remove hazardous trees and maintain/operate tools and equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry / Horticulture / Landscaping

Orientation program completion upon HR

First Aid / CPR / defensive driving

Pesticide licenses (state)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist to join our outdoor-focused team in Lake Bluff, IL. You will climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems, prune and remove limbs, install cables, and support ground crew to deliver safe, high-quality tree care services.

You’ll work in a dynamic environment with ongoing safety training, equipment provided, and opportunities for advancement within the employee-owned company.