Climbing Arborist

Climbing Arborist

Position Overview: We are currently looking to add a dynamic climbing arborist to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Location: Acton, MA

Work Site: On Site

Req : 218495

Compensation: $25 - $32 per hour (based on experience)

• Climb trees using both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers, including but not limited to: pruning tree tops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal, removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects.
• Apply tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines.
• Maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreperson.
• Growth in height depends on you.

• Love of the outdoors.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Required:
  
  valid driver’s license.
• Preferred:
  Commercial Driver’s License – Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement.
• Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work.
• Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

• Progressive advancement in job classification and wage.
• Benefits through union agreement including health insurance and pension.
• Opportunity to travel.
• Opportunity for overtime work.
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Scholarship program for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, provides a full range of tree care services and is based in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research‑driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Contact: If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1‑877‑411‑7601 or

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: None

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