Climbing Arborist & CDL Driver — Join a Top Tree Care Team

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

All listed benefits available to elig

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Climbing Arborist Trainee to support our crew in trimming, removing, planting and maintaining trees outdoors. Your office is the outdoors, and you will work on-site in Denver, CO.

You will progress with climbing systems (DdRT/MRS, SRT/SRS), operate with a ground crew and crew leader, and perform pruning and removal tasks, including installing cables and lightning protection. This permanent, full-time role offers career development and safety training.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and working outdoors.
• 2–5 years of tree care experience or related field.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights is preferred.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program on hire.
• Ability to complete Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving on hire.
• Pesticide licenses and related certificates preferred where required by law.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems as part of a crew.
• Work with ground crew and crew leader to perform assigned tasks.
• Perform pruning, thinning and removal of limbs safely and skillfully.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection where needed.
• Remove hazardous trees and maintain tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, lifts).

Skills

Love of outdoors

2-5 years experience

Working at heights

First aid CPR + defensive driving

Orientation program completion

Pesticide licenses (if required)

Tools

DdRT/MRS climbing systems

SRT/SRS climbing systems

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Climbing Arborist Trainee to support our crew in trimming, removing, planting and maintaining trees outdoors. Your office is the outdoors, and you will work on-site in Denver, CO.

You will progress with climbing systems (DdRT/MRS, SRT/SRS), operate with a ground crew and crew leader, and perform pruning and removal tasks, including installing cables and lightning protection. This permanent, full-time role offers career development and safety training.