Climbing Arborist

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Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a full-time Climbing Arborist in Glen Burnie, MD, onsite with up to 25% travel. You’ll climb, prune, and remove trees, install cables and lightning protection, and work with ground crews to deliver safe, high-quality service. The company emphasizes safety, career growth, and employee ownership, with training and benefits for eligible employees. Ideal candidates have forestry, horticulture, or landscaping background and are comfortable at heights; you’ll complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation and required safety courses on hire and may need state pesticide licenses. To apply, tailor your resume to climbing and safety certifications, quantify prior pruning and rigging, and highlight a strong safety record. Reach [email protected] or apply on the careers page.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Glen Burnie, MD  
Additional Locations: NA 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 220818 

Position Overview

Climbing Arborist

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. 

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!

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

• 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

What We’re Seeking: 

• Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights 
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire 
• Love of the outdoors 
• 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  

Company Overview

What We Offer:* 

• 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  

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%