Experienced Climbing Arborist

Job overview

The Experienced Climbing Arborist role is onsite in Portland, OR. Compensation is $30–$40, DOE. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting, with a stated focus on safety, client service, and environmental stewardship. The arborist performs tree pruning and removal work to support tree health and the safety of surrounding areas. Working with a crew and crew leader, the role includes climbing, canopy work, hazardous tree removal, and maintaining and operating tree-care equipment.

What you'll do

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems
• work as an active crew member with ground crew and crew leader
• perform pruning and removal services
• prune, thin, and remove deadwood
• install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• remove hazardous trees
• maintain, prepare, and operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and other equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

experienced climbing arborist

portland or

$30–$40 doe

tree pruning

tree removal

canopy work

hazardous tree removal

chainsaws and chippers

onsite

up to 25% travel

davey tree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Onsite role; travel expectations up to 25%; paid time off and holidays, safety gear and job-specific equipment, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase options, health plan, and career development support.

About the employer

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