Climbing Arborist — Growth, Training & Benefits

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Stock purchase program

Educational and scholarship programs

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our team in Youngstown, OH. Your office will be outdoors as you climb trees and perform pruning and removal tasks to maintain tree health and safety for clients.

You will operate with Davey climbing systems, work with a crew, and complete required safety courses on hire, while enjoying employee-owned culture, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire required.
• First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Pesticide licenses/certificates preferred if state law requires.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using Davey climbing systems (DdRT/MRS, SRT/SRS).
• Work with ground crew and crew leader as part of a team.
• Perform pruning and removal tasks safely and skillfully for clients.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood throughout the canopy.
• Install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Remove hazardous trees and protect surrounding areas.
• Maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).

Skills

Outdoors affinity

Forestry background

Height work experience

Safety training

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our team in Youngstown, OH. Your office will be outdoors as you climb trees and perform pruning and removal tasks to maintain tree health and safety for clients.

You will operate with Davey climbing systems, work with a crew, and complete required safety courses on hire, while enjoying employee-owned culture, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.