Climbing Arborist — Prune, Protect & Elevate Tree Health

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Lindsay (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoors-focused team in Lindsay, OK. This role involves trimming and removing trees to improve health and safety, with hands-on work at heights and with a variety of climbing systems.

Employees enjoy an employee-owned culture, opportunities for advancement, and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans. Training and safety programs are provided to support growth and safety on the job.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Climb Trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Work with crew and crew leader.
• Perform tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully.
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood through canopy.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Remove hazardous trees.
• Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws and chippers.

Skills

Outdoors

Climbing experience

Safety training

Work at heights

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoors-focused team in Lindsay, OK. This role involves trimming and removing trees to improve health and safety, with hands-on work at heights and with a variety of climbing systems.

Employees enjoy an employee-owned culture, opportunities for advancement, and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans. Training and safety programs are provided to support growth and safety on the job.