Climbing Arborist

Job overview

The Climbing Arborist role is onsite in West Woodstock, VT, with compensation of $24–$37 per hour and a $3,000 sign-on bonus depending on experience and certifications. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting. The arborist performs tree pruning and removal safely as part of a crew, helping maintain tree health and the safety of surrounding areas. The role also operates and maintains climbing and tree-care equipment and supports client tree-care services.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

climbing arborist

west woodstock vt

the davey tree expert company

full-time

$24-$37/hr

$3,000 sign-on bonus

tree climbing

tree pruning

tree removal

chainsaws

chippers

aerial lifts

driver's license

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, referral bonus, career development, and scholarship program for employees’ children.

Why this role

Previous tree-climbing experience and a valid driver’s license are required. Forestry, horticulture, landscaping, or working-at-heights experience is preferred. Travel expectations are listed as none.

About the employer

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