Climbing Arborist — Elite Tree Care & Heights Expert

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

All job equipment & safety gear

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our team in Kent, WA. Your daily work is outdoors, with climbing duties and hands-on tree care to improve health and safety of trees and surrounding areas.

You will climb, prune, and remove trees using safe systems, equipped with professional gear. This permanent, full-time role offers opportunities in a nationwide greenspace stewardship program and a path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree Orientation and safety courses on hire.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Work with ground crew and crew leader as an active member.
• Prune and remove trees safely and skillfully for clients.
• Prune, thinning and removal of deadwood from the canopy.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection as needed.
• Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment such as chainsaws, chippers and aerial lifts.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Climbing experience

Safety training

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our team in Kent, WA. Your daily work is outdoors, with climbing duties and hands-on tree care to improve health and safety of trees and surrounding areas.

You will climb, prune, and remove trees using safe systems, equipped with professional gear. This permanent, full-time role offers opportunities in a nationwide greenspace stewardship program and a path for career growth.