Climbing Arborist - Elevate Trees & Your Career

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Needham, MA is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll work with a crew to prune and remove trees, install cables and bracing, and protect health and safety of trees and surroundings.

You’ll use DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems and operate with a ground crew while following safety standards and providing unrivaled client service.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and working at height required.
• Forestry, horticulture, landscaping background preferred.
• Must complete Davey Tree orientation program on hire.
• Must complete Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire.
• Pesticide licenses/certificates preferred per state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as active crew member with ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform pruning and removal safely, including deadwood removal and canopy work.
• Maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, lifts).

Skills

Outdoor affinity

Forestry/Horticulture background

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR/Defensive driving

Pesticide licenses (state dependent)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Needham, MA is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll work with a crew to prune and remove trees, install cables and bracing, and protect health and safety of trees and surroundings.

You’ll use DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems and operate with a ground crew while following safety standards and providing unrivaled client service.