Senior Climbing Arborist - Pruning, Removals & Canopy Care

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Referral bonus

Scholarship program

Matching gifts

Career development

Locations nationwide

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoor team in North Ridgeville, OH. Your office will be outdoors, with a new view each day as you care for trees through pruning, removal, and health-focused work.

You’ll work with skilled crews, learn Davey’s safety standards, and advance through our development programs. This permanent, full-time role offers benefits and growth opportunities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred: Background 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: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Including but not limited to: Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Trimmer orientation

First Aid & CPR

Defensive driving

Education

Forestry/Horticulture/Landscaping background

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoor team in North Ridgeville, OH. Your office will be outdoors, with a new view each day as you care for trees through pruning, removal, and health-focused work.

You’ll work with skilled crews, learn Davey’s safety standards, and advance through our development programs. This permanent, full-time role offers benefits and growth opportunities nationwide.