Climbing Arborist Crew Leader | Lombard, IL

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Opportunities for advancement

Equipment and safety gear provided

Employee-owned company & discounted &p

Stock purchase options

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Lombard, IL is seeking a hands-on crew lead to direct a team and equipment for arboricultural tasks. You will plan, execute, and supervise care for our clients' trees while ensuring safety and efficiency onsite.

Responsibilities include pruning, cable and lightning protection installation, removal of hazards, and mentoring the crew through the Davey Career Development Program. On-site work with a strong safety focus and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew and equipment to provide arboricultural care for clients.
• Directly supervise crew in jobsite planning and safety (H.O.P.E).
• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood in tree canopies.
• Install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• Mentor crew members through Davey Career Development Program.
• Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Safety awareness

Willingness to complete trainings

Job description

Position Overview

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

Company

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations

Locations: Lombard, IL

Additional Locations

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site

Work Site: On Site

Req ID

Req ID: 228147

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