Climbing Arborist Crew Leader | New Berlin, WI

Davey Tree Expert Co; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock ownership

Health plan

Scholarship program

Charitable matching

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Climbing Arborist Crew Leader for the New Berlin, WI area. The role directs crew members and equipment to deliver arboricultural care, keeping safety a priority during pruning, removal, cabling, and lightning protection tasks.

You will mentor teammates and ensure proper use of tools such as chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts. We value outdoor passion, the ability to complete Davey orientation, and mandatory first aid, CPR, and defensive driving

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors is essential.
• Ability to complete Davey orientation upon hire.
• Ability to complete First Aid, CPR and defensive driving courses upon hire.
• Licenses/certifications in pest control are preferred.
• ISA/TCIA certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs crew members and equipment to plan and execute assigned work.
• Lead a crew in arboricultural care for clients, safely and productively.
• Perform pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and lightning protection tasks as needed.
• Mentor crew members through Davey Career Development Program.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

ISA Certified Tree Worker

TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional

Pesticide Licenses (preferred)

Job description

Climbing Arborist Crew Leader | New Berlin, WI

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: New Berlin, WI
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229830

Position Overview

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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%

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