Experienced Climbing Arborist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for an on-site position in Nashville, TN. You will trim and remove trees, prune deadwood, install cables and bracing, and help maintain equipment, contributing to safe, high-quality environmental services.

Ideal candidates bring a love of the outdoors, are comfortable at heights, and may have forestry or horticulture background. We offer ongoing training, a strong safety culture, and employee ownership benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience cutting and pruning trees safely for client projects.
• Ability to climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems.
• Strong safety focus and teamwork with ground crew.
• Preferred background in forestry, horticulture, landscaping, or tree work at height.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees, remove unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees, or to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties:
• Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Including but not limited to pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Crew leadership experience

Tree pruning and removal

Ability to climb or work at heights

Safety compliance

Job description

Position Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Nashville, TN

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 228234

Position Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Hourly pay between $23.00 - $26.00 based on experience
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees

What You'll Do:

Trim and remove trees, remove unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees, or to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties:

• Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Including but not limited to:
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Be part of the most progressive greenspace stewardship team in the industry. How high you grow depends on you!

What We're Looking For:

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred: 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
• Past experience leading crews

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%