Climbing Arborist — Outdoor Tree Care Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Climbing Arborist in Lombard, IL. The role is on-site and involves climbing, pruning, removal of trees, and installing supports while working with a crew to ensure customer safety and high-quality results.

You will use a variety of climbing systems, operate power tools, and follow Davey safety and training programs. Davey emphasizes career growth, benefits, and an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Love of outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights.

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

Tree climbing

Working at heights

Safety awareness

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Climbing Arborist in Lombard, IL. The role is on-site and involves climbing, pruning, removal of trees, and installing supports while working with a crew to ensure customer safety and high-quality results.

You will use a variety of climbing systems, operate power tools, and follow Davey safety and training programs. Davey emphasizes career growth, benefits, and an employee-owned culture.