Climbing Arborist Crew Leader

Job overview

The Climbing Arborist Crew Leader role is onsite in Gaithersburg, MD, with travel expectations up to 25%. Compensation is $28–$37 per hour depending on experience. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting. The crew leader directs crew members and equipment while planning and carrying out assigned arboricultural work. The role supports safe, productive tree care through climbing, pruning, hazardous tree removal, equipment operation, and mentoring crew members through the company’s career development program.

What you'll do

• Lead a crew in arboricultural care
• climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS systems
• follow the H.O.P.E. job-site hazard process
• prune, thin, and remove deadwood
• install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• remove hazardous trees
• mentor crew members
• maintain, prepare, and operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and other equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

climbing arborist crew leader

arboriculture

tree climbing

tree pruning

hazardous tree removal

crew leadership

gaithersburg md

the davey tree expert company

$28–$37/hr

travel up to 25%

safety gear provided

isa certification preferred

tcia certification preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Travel expectations up to 25%; relevant pesticide licenses and ISA or TCIA certifications are preferred; job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.

About the employer

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