Climbing Arborist: Elevated Tree Care & Pruning

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety…

401(k) retirement savings plan with a…

Employee-owned company & discounted…

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of…

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our team in outdoor, hands-on tree care. You will climb trees using Davey’s DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems and work with a crew to prune and remove trees safely and efficiently for clients.

We provide orientation, First Aid/CPR, and defensive driving training, plus opportunities for advancement, a company-wide benefits program, and employee ownership. Join a leading greenspace stewardship company today.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred: 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! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Including but not limited to: Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR training

Education

Forestry background

Work at heights experience

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our team in outdoor, hands-on tree care. You will climb trees using Davey’s DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems and work with a crew to prune and remove trees safely and efficiently for clients.

We provide orientation, First Aid/CPR, and defensive driving training, plus opportunities for advancement, a company-wide benefits program, and employee ownership. Join a leading greenspace stewardship company today.