Climbing Arborist Crew Leader

Job overview

The Climbing Arborist Crew Leader role is onsite in Wixom, MI, with travel expectations of up to 25%. Compensation is not specified. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree care, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting services. The crew leader directs crew members and equipment while planning and carrying out assigned tree-care work. The role combines safe crew leadership with climbing, arboricultural care, equipment operation, and mentoring through the company’s career development program.

What you'll do

• Lead a crew providing arboricultural care
• climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems
• assess jobsite hazards and plan work
• prune and remove deadwood
• install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• remove hazardous trees
• mentor crew members
• maintain and operate tools and equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

climbing arborist

crew leader

tree care

arboriculture

tree climbing

pruning

hazardous tree removal

wixom mi

davey tree expert company

up to 25% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Paid time off and holidays, safety gear and job-specific equipment, 401(k) match, group health plan, employee stock purchase options, referral bonus, and career development support are listed for eligible employees.

About the employer

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