Utility Tree Climber Arborist — Outdoor Work & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and pension

Travel opportunities

Overtime work

Employee stock purchase program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a utility line clearance climber to perform tree pruning and removal for major electric utilities in Greensboro, NC. Your office is outdoors and you will work with a crew using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems.

Responsibilities include pruning, removing limbs, equipment maintenance, and coordinating with ground crew and foreperson. CDL and state certifications may be preferred; travel up to 25% is possible. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Outdoors-loving applicants encouraged to apply.
• Must have valid driver’s license; CDL preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Love of outdoors

Valid driver’s license

CDL-A or CDL-B with Airbrake Endorse.

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a utility line clearance climber to perform tree pruning and removal for major electric utilities in Greensboro, NC. Your office is outdoors and you will work with a crew using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems.

Responsibilities include pruning, removing limbs, equipment maintenance, and coordinating with ground crew and foreperson. CDL and state certifications may be preferred; travel up to 25% is possible. Competitive benefits are offered.