Lead Climbing Arborist & Crew Leader

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Competitive hourly pay

401(k) match

Employee stock ownership

Health plan

Scholarship program

Referral program

Career development

Charitable matching

All listed benefits

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Crew Leader to join our outdoor-minded landscape team. You’ll supervise climbing operations, mentor crew members, and deliver professional arboricultural care to clients using DDRT/MRS or SRT/SRS methods.

We offer competitive hourly pay, ample safety training, an employee-owned culture, 401(k) with match, and opportunities for advancement as you grow within one of the nation’s leading environmental services

Qualifications

• Experience leading a crew and performing arboricultural tasks.
• Ability to mentor crew members and follow safety protocols.
• Certifications in arboriculture or tree-care safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees and provide arboricultural care using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS.
• Prune, remove deadwood, install cables/bracing, and protect against hazards.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Mentor crew members and support ground crew as part of the team.

Skills

Crew leadership

Outdoor work

Safety training

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional

Pesticide licenses

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Crew Leader to join our outdoor-minded landscape team. You’ll supervise climbing operations, mentor crew members, and deliver professional arboricultural care to clients using DDRT/MRS or SRT/SRS methods.

We offer competitive hourly pay, ample safety training, an employee-owned culture, 401(k) with match, and opportunities for advancement as you grow within one of the nation’s leading environmental services