Tree Climber & Pruning Specialist – Outdoor Work

Davey Tree Expert Co.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking team members to trim and remove trees, prune limbs, and safeguard trees and surroundings on client sites in San Antonio, TX.

You’ll work with a crew to deliver safe, high-quality tree care, including pruning, cable and bracing installations, and hazard removals. Requires at least one year of experience, outdoor work readiness, and the ability to complete company training upon hire.

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.
• Required: One year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Climb Trees and perform pruning/removal safely and skillfully.
• Operate as part of a crew with ground support and crew leader.
• Prune, thinning and remove deadwood throughout the canopy and install safety systems.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, lifts).

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Forestry background

Height work

Orientation program upon hire

First Aid/ CPR training upon hire

Licenses & certificates if required

One year experience

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking team members to trim and remove trees, prune limbs, and safeguard trees and surroundings on client sites in San Antonio, TX.

You’ll work with a crew to deliver safe, high-quality tree care, including pruning, cable and bracing installations, and hazard removals. Requires at least one year of experience, outdoor work readiness, and the ability to complete company training upon hire.