Experienced Climbing Arborist

Job overview

The Experienced Climbing Arborist role is onsite in Willowbrook, IL, serving the Burr Ridge, IL work location. Starting pay is $25–$30 per hour and up, depending on experience and skill level. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree care, grounds maintenance, and environmental services. The arborist performs safe, skilled tree pruning and removal as an active member of a tree-care crew. The work supports tree health and safety through canopy care, hazardous tree removal, and installation of tree support and protection systems.

What you'll do

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems
• work with ground crew and crew leader
• prune and remove trees, including thinning and deadwood removal
• install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• remove hazardous trees
• and maintain, prepare, and operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and other equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

climbing arborist

tree pruning

tree removal

tree climbing

burr ridge il

willowbrook il

davey tree

tree care

ground crew

chainsaw

aerial lift

$25–$30+/hr

travel up to 25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• job-specific equipment and safety gear
• 401(k) with company match
• discounted stock purchase options
• group health plan
• employee referral bonus
• career development
• scholarship program for employees' children
• charitable matching gift program.

Why this role

Tree-care role with climbing systems and equipment provided; overtime and weekend work are available. Travel expectations are up to 25%.

About the employer

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.