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Climbing Arborist

Employer
Davey Tree
Location
Chantilly, VA
Closing date
Jun 21, 2019
The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking experienced Climbing Arborists to join our Residential & Commercial Tree Care team in the Chantilly, VA. This is an outdoor based, physically demanding, hands-on position. Outdoorsmen and women with prior experience in Forestry, Landscaping or working at height are encouraged to apply. 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 * Operate Chippers, Trucks, Aerial Lifts, stump grinders or special equipment * Participate in job-site Hazards, Obstacles, Plan, Equipment (HOPE) 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: * Valid Driver's License required * CDL Class B or ability to attain within 3 months 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 / WE OFFER: * 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 * Internships and management mentoring program available * Work in Chantilly, VA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full time hourly position and compensation based on qualifications and experience. Davey offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, advancement opportunities and option to buy Company stock after 1 year of employment, plus access to industry related training materials and Davey ExtensSDL2017

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