Climbing Arborist — Tree Health & Pruning Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children of

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist to join our San Antonio team. Your office is outdoors, and you will trim and remove trees, prune deadwood, and work to ensure health and safety in the surrounding areas.

You will operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and other equipment, collaborating with a ground crew and crew leader to deliver safe, high-quality tree care services. Required: 1 year of climbing experience, orientation on hire, and safety training (First Aid/CPR,

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• 1 year tree climbing experience
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide licenses/certificates if state law requires

Responsibilities

• Climb trees and prune/remove as part of safe, skilled services
• Work with ground crew and crew leader as part of a team
• Perform tree pruning, thinning and removal of deadwood from canopy
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Remove hazardous trees and maintain equipment safely

Skills

Love of outdoors

Tree climbing experience

Forestry/ Horticulture background

Orientation Program on hire

First Aid CPR and defensive driving on

Pesticide licenses (if required by law

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist to join our San Antonio team. Your office is outdoors, and you will trim and remove trees, prune deadwood, and work to ensure health and safety in the surrounding areas.

You will operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and other equipment, collaborating with a ground crew and crew leader to deliver safe, high-quality tree care services. Required: 1 year of climbing experience, orientation on hire, and safety training (First Aid/CPR,