Arborist Crew Leader | Chippers, Inc.

Climbing Arborist Crew Leader

Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work or tasks by performing the following duties :

Climb trees! Davey offers both DdRT / MRS and SRT / SRS climbing systems.

Safely and productively lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.

Including but not limited to :

• Jobsite Hazards, Obstacles, Plan, Equipment (H.O.P.E) process
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Mentor crew members through the Davey Career Development Program.
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

What We're Seeking : Love of the outdoors

Required : Valid driver's license

Required : Previous tree climbing experience

Preferred : Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights

Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire

Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

Preferred : Relevant CDL, pesticide applicator's license 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 ProfessionalProfessional

What We Offer :

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas

Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Charitable matching gift program

Company Overview :

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 partnerships, 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 Climbing Arborist Crew Leader to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview :

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. Chippers, Inc., a Davey Company, was founded in 1986 and provides tree, land, and forest care services across Woodstock, Vermont; Meredith, New Hampshire; and Enfield, New Hampshire. Our services also include garden maintenance, installations and Interiorscapes, and a maple sugaring operation. Chippers is all about your life outside. 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. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full Time

Travel Expectations : None