Climbing Arborist Crew Lead

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company

Health Plan

Employee-owned company & stock options

Career Development Program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is looking for a Climbing Arborist Crew Leader to oversee crew members on on-site work in Austin, TX. The role focuses on directing crew operations and ensuring safe, quality tree-care execution in outdoor environments.

You will mentor teammates, perform pruning, cabling, and removal work, and operate tools and safety gear. The office is outdoors, offering daily new vistas and hands-on career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant licenses and certificates are preferred.
• ISA Certifications (Arborist/Tree Worker/TCIA) are preferred.
• Safety trainings and certifications are required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees and safely lead a crew in arboricultural care.
• Led projects with proper H.O.P.E. planning and equipment usage.
• Perform pruning, thinning and removal of deadwood in canopies.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Remove hazardous trees and mentor crew through Career Development Program.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Complete Davey Tree TrimmerOrientation

First Aid

CPR

Defensive driving

Pesticide licenses (preferred)

ISA Certified Arborist / Tree Worker /

Job description

Position Overview

Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work or tasks by performing the following duties.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Austin, TX

Additional Locations: none

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 228802

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Safely and productively lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
• Including but not limited to:
• Jobsite Hazards, Obstacles, Plan, Equipment (H.O.P.E) process
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Mentor crew members through the Davey Career Development Program.
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking for:

• Love of the outdoors
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist ®, ISA Certified Tree Worker ®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional ®

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 Crew Leader 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.

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%