Climbing Arborist — Outdoors Role with Sign-On Bonus

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job equipment and safety gear

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations across US

Career Development Program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Climbing Arborist to join our outdoor team. You will trim and remove trees, perform pruning and removal, and work with a crew using advanced climbing systems.

Your office is outdoors, with a new view each day. We offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants, paid in installments, and a pay range of $28–$33 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as active crew member with ground crew and foreman.
• Perform pruning and removal safely and skillfully.
• Pruning, thinning and removal of deadwood in canopies.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Remove hazardous trees and maintain equipment.

Skills

Forestry

Horticulture

Landscaping

Working at heights

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Climbing Arborist to join our outdoor team. You will trim and remove trees, perform pruning and removal, and work with a crew using advanced climbing systems.

Your office is outdoors, with a new view each day. We offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants, paid in installments, and a pay range of $28–$33 per hour depending on experience.