Job Description
CLIMBING ARBORIST | DAVEY TREE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DIVISION |SACRAMENTO, CA **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking Experienced Climbing Arborists to join our Residential & Commercial Tree Care team in Sacramento, CA
DUTIES:
*Responsible for climbing, pruning and removing trees on residential and commercial properties *Assist Foreman in completing all aspects of Tree Pruning, Removal, Cabling & Bracing by working as both second climber and ground crew *Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal, as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, and other objects *Operate Chippers, Trucks, Aerial Lifts, stump grinders or special equipment *Participate in job-site Hazards, Obstacles, Plan, Equipment (H.O.P.E) process *Maintain issued climbing gear, chainsaw, and shared crew equipment as directed by Foreman *Complete Davey Aerial Rescue Training *Make satisfactory progress in Davey Career Development Program
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
*1-2 years' professional tree care experience *Valid Driver's License required *CDL-Class B (Commercial Driver's License) or ability to attain within 3 months of hire is preferred *Ability to satisfactorily perform Tree Trimmer-Climber duties *Under direct supervision ability to demonstrate proficiency:
*Climbing trees with closed or open climbing system *Pruning to ANSI A300 standards *Operating chippers and chainsaws *Bucket truck experience preferred *Equipment maintenance *Safe working procedures *Customer service *Strong tree ID skills, installation experience of cables, bracing and lightening protection are preferred but not required *High school diploma or equivalent preferred *Completion of Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire *Pesticide license, if required by state law
BENEFITS:
*Full time hourly position (compensation based on qualifications and experience) *Potential for overtime *Generous performance incentive plan *Excellent benefits offered
*Medical, Dental, Vision plans *Paid time off vacation, Holiday Pay, Sick leave *401K retirement plan, the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year *Employee referral bonus program
*All climbing gear and PPE provided *Industry related training and special Davey training courses *Reimbursement is available for industry related certifications *Management mentoring programs available
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Required: Pre-employment Drug Screen, E-verify Social Security Number verification, and criminal background check required. Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Davey Tree offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** and Davey Tree Surgery are Equal Opportunity Employers. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***If you need any assistance please contact us at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** or **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
Requisition Number: 152426 Company Name: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Service Line: 1RES - Kent-Residential & Commercial Services Employment Type: Regular Job Type: Full Time Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
