Senior Climbing Arborist - Healthy Trees, Safe Removals

Davey Tree Expert Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Health benefits

Employee-owned company

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoor team. Your office is the open air, and you will climb, prune and remove trees, using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems, while coordinating with ground crew to deliver safe, high-quality tree care services.

We offer paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for advancement within a leading employee-owned greenspace company.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights.
• Complete Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Complete Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees with Davey climbing systems.
• Work as a crew member with ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform all tree pruning and removal safely and skillfully.
• Prune, thin and remove deadwood in the canopy.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Remove hazardous trees; maintain tools and equipment.

Education

Forestry / Horticulture / Landscaping background

Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program

Davey First Aid CPR and defensive driving course

Pesticide licenses (state dependent)

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoor team. Your office is the open air, and you will climb, prune and remove trees, using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems, while coordinating with ground crew to deliver safe, high-quality tree care services.

We offer paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for advancement within a leading employee-owned greenspace company.