Utility Tree Climber — Outdoor, High-Impact Career Growth

Davey Tree Expert Co; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Travel opportunities

Overtime

Equipment provided

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Cypress, TX is seeking a dynamic Utility Tree Climber to prune and remove trees for major electric utilities. You will climb using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems and work outdoors in varying conditions.

This permanent, on-site role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for experienced climbers, overtime opportunities, travel up to 50%, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a pension.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• Must be able to manually climb trees
• Must have utility line clearance tree experience
• Must complete Davey Tree Orientation Program on hire
• First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems
• Perform pruning and removal for utility providers
• Prune treetops and repair damaged trees
• Remove broken limbs from lines, roofs and other objects
• Maintain and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws and aerial lifts
• Work as an active crew member with ground crew and foreperson
• Demonstrate safety and skilled workmanship on job sites

Skills

Love of outdoors

Manual tree climbing

Utility line clearance experience

Orientation program completion

First Aid/CPR & defensive driving

Tools

CDL-A or CDL-B w/ Airbrake

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Cypress, TX is seeking a dynamic Utility Tree Climber to prune and remove trees for major electric utilities. You will climb using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems and work outdoors in varying conditions.

This permanent, on-site role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for experienced climbers, overtime opportunities, travel up to 50%, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a pension.