Climber

What You’ll Do:  

• 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 but not limited to:   
• Pruning treetops and repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal 
• Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects 
• Application of 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! 

What We’re Seeking: 

• 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  
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®  

What We Offer: * 

• 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.  

We are currently looking to add a dynamic utility tree climber to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!