Climbing Arborist

Join to apply for the Climbing Arborist role at The Davey Tree Expert Company (Req ).

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! Work site:
On Site.

Location:

Acton, MA.

Sign on Bonus: $2,500

Salary: $25 - $32 per annum (Based on experience)

• Climb trees (Davey offers 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 pruning treetops and repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal
• Remove broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects
• Apply tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines
• Properly 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
• How high you grow 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 exchanging 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.

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.

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

• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent
• Job Type: Full Time
• Travel Expectations:
  None