Utility Arborist Climber - Outdoor Career Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive wage advancement

Health insurance and pension

Travel opportunities

OT opportunities

All job equipment provided

Employee stock ownership

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a dynamic utility tree climber to join our outdoor team in Winter Park, FL. You’ll work on high-voltage line clearance projects, climbing with DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems to prune and remove trees safely for major electric utilities.

You’ll operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and other gear, collaborating with a ground crew and foreperson. Travel opportunities and overtime are available; benefits include health insurance and a pension.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Must complete Davey Tree Orientation Program on hire.
• Must complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving on hire.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Preferred: CDL-A or CDL-B with Airbrake endorsement.
• Preferred: line clearance experience or related tree work.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses/certificates as required by state law.
• Preferred: ISA/TCIA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Perform pruning and removal work for utility providers.
• Prune treetops and repair damaged trees.
• Remove broken limbs from lines, roofs, and objects.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, lifts).
• Work as part of a crew with ground crew and foreperson.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Travel ability

Education

Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement

ISA Certified Arborist®/Tree Worker®/TCIA Safety Professional®

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a dynamic utility tree climber to join our outdoor team in Winter Park, FL. You’ll work on high-voltage line clearance projects, climbing with DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems to prune and remove trees safely for major electric utilities.

You’ll operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and other gear, collaborating with a ground crew and foreperson. Travel opportunities and overtime are available; benefits include health insurance and a pension.