Elite Climbing Arborist - Pruning, Cabling & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

All job specific equipment and safety 

401(k) retirement savings plan with a 

Employee-owned company

Discounted stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of  

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist to join our outdoor team in Gibsonia, PA. Your office is the fresh air of the yard and the daily skyline, as you trim and remove trees to improve health, safety and landscape value for our clients.

You’ll work with a crew, using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems, handling pruning, removal, cabling, bracing and protection installations, while maintaining equipment and following safety practices.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• 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 and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb Trees and perform pruning and removal work.
• Operate as part of a crew with ground crew and crew leader.
• Prune, thin and remove deadwood in the canopy.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection.
• Remove hazardous trees and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Working at heights

Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program

First Aid CPR and defensive driving

Pesticide licenses (preferred)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist to join our outdoor team in Gibsonia, PA. Your office is the fresh air of the yard and the daily skyline, as you trim and remove trees to improve health, safety and landscape value for our clients.

You’ll work with a crew, using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems, handling pruning, removal, cabling, bracing and protection installations, while maintaining equipment and following safety practices.