Senior Climbing Arborist: Pruning, Cabling & Safe Tree Care

Davey Tree Expert Co; Soquel (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

All job-specific equipment and safety-

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoors-first team. Your office is the job site, and you’ll work with top-line equipment and safety gear to care for trees and communities.

You'll grow through our in-house training, certifications, and advancement opportunities while enjoying a strong benefits package and the employee-owned culture. This permanent, full-time role involves climbing, pruning, and removing trees with a supportive crew, travel up to

Qualifications

• Love of outdoors.
• Experience in forestry, horticulture, landscaping, or working at heights.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: pesticide and related licenses/certificates as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Work as part of a crew with ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform pruning and removal safely and skillfully.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood in the canopy.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers and aerial lifts.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Working at heights

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoors-first team. Your office is the job site, and you’ll work with top-line equipment and safety gear to care for trees and communities.

You'll grow through our in-house training, certifications, and advancement opportunities while enjoying a strong benefits package and the employee-owned culture. This permanent, full-time role involves climbing, pruning, and removing trees with a supportive crew, travel up to