Lead Climbing Arborist: Tree Care & Crew Mentor

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee-owned company

Discounted stock purchase

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Career Development Program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Locations throughout US

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Crew Leader in Austin, TX. office outdoors with a focus on arboricultural care and client service, you will direct a crew, manage equipment, and perform challenging tree work in a collaborative field setting.

The role requires love of the outdoors, completion of Davey orientation and safety courses, and preferred certifications in ISA/TCIA. Excellent training and career growth opportunities are provided.

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: pesticide licenses and related 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.
• Lead a crew in arboricultural care for clients.
• Perform HOPE process for jobsite hazards, obstacles, plan and equipment.
• Prune, thin and remove deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection; remove hazardous trees.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR

Defensive driving

Pesticide licenses (preferred)

ISA Arborist/Tree Worker (preferred)

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Crew Leader in Austin, TX. office outdoors with a focus on arboricultural care and client service, you will direct a crew, manage equipment, and perform challenging tree work in a collaborative field setting.

The role requires love of the outdoors, completion of Davey orientation and safety courses, and preferred certifications in ISA/TCIA. Excellent training and career growth opportunities are provided.