Climbing Arborist: Elevate Trees & Pruning Expert

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Health plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Cockeysville, MD is seeking a climbing arborist. You will trim and remove trees, prune branches, and work at heights using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems on customer sites.

Join a employee-owned company focused on safety, training, and service. This on-site, outdoors role offers benefits, advancement opportunities, and a path to grow with one of the nation's leading greenspace stewardship teams.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors is essential.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping or working at heights preferred.
• Able to complete Davey Tree Orientation Program on hire.
• Able to complete Davey First Aid, CPR and Defensive Driving courses on hire.
• Pesticide licenses/certifications preferred if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform pruning and removal of trees safely and skillfully for clients.
• Include pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the canopy; install cables, bracing and lightning protection.
• Maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Skills

Outdoor work readiness

Tree climbing

Safety awareness

Education

Forestry / Horticulture background

Pesticide licenses (state)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Cockeysville, MD is seeking a climbing arborist. You will trim and remove trees, prune branches, and work at heights using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems on customer sites.

Join a employee-owned company focused on safety, training, and service. This on-site, outdoors role offers benefits, advancement opportunities, and a path to grow with one of the nation's leading greenspace stewardship teams.