Senior Climbing Arborist — Grow Your Outdoors Career

Davey Tree Expert Co.; East Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Employee referral bonus

Disounted stock purchase options

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a climbing arborist to join our outdoor team. You will climb trees, prune and remove limbs, and work with a ground crew to deliver safe and top‑quality tree care services.

Starting pay ranges from $24 to $27 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for advancement. The office is outdoors and each day offers a new view as you maintain trees across the region.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors is essential.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree Orientation and First Aid/CPR courses on hire.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using Davey’s DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems.
• Work with ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform pruning and removal safely and skillfully.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection as needed.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Ensure safety and provide quality tree care.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Working at heights

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a climbing arborist to join our outdoor team. You will climb trees, prune and remove limbs, and work with a ground crew to deliver safe and top‑quality tree care services.

Starting pay ranges from $24 to $27 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for advancement. The office is outdoors and each day offers a new view as you maintain trees across the region.