Senior Climbing Arborist — Tree Care & Pruning

Davey Tree Expert Co; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Safety gear provided

401(k) retirement plan

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Charitable matching

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Youngstown, OH is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoor team. Your office is the great outdoors, with a focus on tree care, pruning, and removal while advancing in a safety-conscious environment.

You will work with DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems, interact with ground crews, and handle equipment like chainsaws and aerial lifts. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• 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: Licenses and certificates related to pesticides if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as an active crew member with ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal for clients.
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Remove hazardous trees; maintain and operate tools and equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Work at heights

Safety awareness

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Youngstown, OH is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist to join our outdoor team. Your office is the great outdoors, with a focus on tree care, pruning, and removal while advancing in a safety-conscious environment.

You will work with DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems, interact with ground crews, and handle equipment like chainsaws and aerial lifts. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.