Lead Climbing Arborist | Tree Care Crew Leader

Davey Tree Expert Co; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hourly pay $25-$32/hour

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Knoxville, TN is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Crew Leader to supervise a field crew delivering arboricultural care for clients. Your office is outdoors and you will see a new view every day.

We offer paid time off, hourly pay between $25.00 - $32.00 based on experience, advancement opportunities, and a full benefits package including 401(k) with company match and an employee-owned structure.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide licenses and certificates.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Tree Worker, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional.

Responsibilities

• Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work or tasks.
• Climb Trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems.
• Safely and productively lead a crew in arboricultural care for clients.
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood in canopies.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• Mentor crew members through the Davey Career Development Program.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws and chippers.

Skills

Crew leadership

Tree climbing

Safety awareness

Mentoring

Tools

DdRT/MRS & SRT/SRS climbing

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Knoxville, TN is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Crew Leader to supervise a field crew delivering arboricultural care for clients. Your office is outdoors and you will see a new view every day.

We offer paid time off, hourly pay between $25.00 - $32.00 based on experience, advancement opportunities, and a full benefits package including 401(k) with company match and an employee-owned structure.