Climbing Arborist — Elevate Your Tree Care Career

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Group Health Plan

Employee ownership stock options

Career development program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dedicated Climbing Arborist to join our team in Gaithersburg, MD. You will trim and remove trees, assess health and safety, and work with crew members to deliver high-quality tree care services on-site.

You’ll climb using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems, operate safely with ground crew and leaders, and perform pruning, removal, and installation of cables, braces, and protective systems.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb Trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts

Skills

Love of outdoors

Education

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Working at heights

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dedicated Climbing Arborist to join our team in Gaithersburg, MD. You will trim and remove trees, assess health and safety, and work with crew members to deliver high-quality tree care services on-site.

You’ll climb using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems, operate safely with ground crew and leaders, and perform pruning, removal, and installation of cables, braces, and protective systems.