Climbing Arborist - Outdoor Utility Tree Specialist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted 0

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

All listed benefits available

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a utility climbing arborist to trim and remove trees to protect health and safety in Walpole, MA. Work is performed on site with a focus on safety and skill using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing methods.

You will climb, prune, and remove trees for major electric utilities, maintain equipment, and collaborate with a crew under a foreperson. Davey offers training, safety programs, and advancement opportunities in a large employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree Orientation Program on hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire.
• Required: valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: 3+ years of climbing experience.
• Preferred: CDL-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement.
• Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses/certificates if required by state law.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees and perform pruning and removal for major electric utility providers.
• Safely operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Work with ground crew and foreperson as an active crew member.
• Prune treetops and repair damaged trees; remove broken limbs from lines, roofs, and other objects.
• Follow industry pruning guidelines and maintain equipment.
• Grow capability to perform tasks with safety and skill.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Driver's license

Climbing experience

Safety mindset

Tools

DdRT/MRS climbing systems

SRT/SRS climbing systems

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a utility climbing arborist to trim and remove trees to protect health and safety in Walpole, MA. Work is performed on site with a focus on safety and skill using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing methods.

You will climb, prune, and remove trees for major electric utilities, maintain equipment, and collaborate with a crew under a foreperson. Davey offers training, safety programs, and advancement opportunities in a large employee-owned company.