Position Overview

Pay Range: $25-35/hr (based on experience)

Ready to take your career to new heights—literally? We’re on the hunt for passionate individuals to join our tree care crew in Southeast Denver. As a Climbing Arborist, you’ll trim and remove trees, tackle diseased or hazardous limbs, and help keep our urban forest thriving—all while working outdoors with a tight-knit team. Spots like this don’t stay open long, so if you’ve got a love for nature and a background in climbing, now’s the time to climb aboard!

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Climb trees daily—your office is the canopy, and the views are unbeatable.
• Work as part of a skilled crew, picking up new tricks of the trade as you go.
• Master tree pruning, thinning, and removals while following industry best practices.
• Safely operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and more (we’ll get you up to speed).
• Grow as high as your ambition takes you—your potential sets the limit!

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine love for the outdoors—this is where you’ll thrive.
• Bonus points if you’ve got experience in arboriculture, rope and saddle or working at heights.
• Willingness to complete our Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program and First Aid/CPR training (we’ve got you covered).
• Preferred: Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Climber, CTSP, TRAQ.
• Preferred: CDL Class A

Additional Information

What’s In It For You:

• All the gear and tools you need, plus a clear path to advance your career.
• Competitive pay: $25-35/hr depending on your skills and experience.
• Paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Join an employee-owned company with a culture that rewards hard work and big ideas.
• Health benefits, referral bonuses, and even scholarships for your kids.
• Work with a team that’s passionate about safety, community, and delivering top-notch service.

Why Davey?
We’re not just a company—we’re a movement. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., we’re all about investing in our people and the planet. Our Climbing Arborists don’t just clock in—they make a difference, shaping Denver’s landscape one tree at a time. With demand for our services soaring, we’re adding to our crew now—so don’t wait to get in on the action.

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 exchange of ideas, community partnerships, 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 Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview