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Climbing Arborist (Experienced Only) | Santa Cruz

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

Santa Cruz, CA, USA
USD 22-32 / hour
Posted on Mar 20, 2025

Position Overview

Experienced Climber - Only accepting applications from experienced climbers in residential and commercial. Not accepting applications from candidates that only have utility climbing experience. Your experience must lie within residential and commercial climbing.

Trim and remove trees, remove unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees, or to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties.

Compensation Data: $22-$32 per hour (2-4 years minimum experience)

Job Duties

  • How high you grow depends on you!
  • Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
  • Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreman.
  • Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
  • Including but not limited to:
  • Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
  • Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
  • Removal of hazardous trees
  • Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Qualifications

  • Love of the outdoors
  • Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights
  • Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
  • Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
  • Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Additional Information

  • Paid Time off and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
  • Group Health Plan
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
  • Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

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