Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader. * Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients. * Including but not limited ...
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Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader. * Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients. * Including but not limited ...
Experienced Climbing Arborist | Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE · On-site
$25 - $35/hr
Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader. * Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients. * Including but not limited ...
Experienced Climbing Arborist | Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE · On-site
$25 - $35/hr
Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader. * Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients. * Including but not limited ...
Tree Removal Crew information
What is the difference between Tree Removal Crew vs Tree Trimmer?
| Aspect | Tree Removal Crew | Tree Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Chainsaw safety, OSHA safety training | Chainsaw safety, pruning certifications |
| Work Environment | Ground and elevated tree removal, often in hazardous conditions | Pruning and trimming trees, usually at accessible heights |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Landscaping, forestry, tree service companies | Tree care companies, landscaping services |
| Common Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding removal process, safety, and equipment | Tree health, aesthetic trimming, pruning techniques |
While both roles involve working with trees, the Tree Removal Crew specializes in safely removing entire trees, often involving cutting down large or hazardous trees. The Tree Trimmer focuses on pruning, trimming, and maintaining trees to promote health and aesthetics. Both require safety certifications and work in similar environments, but their primary tasks differ significantly.
How much do tree removal crew members make?
Tree removal crew members typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $30,000 to $50,000. Wages can vary based on experience, certifications, and geographic location, and the job often requires physical strength and knowledge of safety procedures and equipment like chainsaws and rigging tools.
Experienced Climbing Arborist | Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE
The Davey Tree Expert Company •
Environmental Quality Programs Administration • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
$25 - $35/hr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 29 days ago
Davey Tree rating
7.0
Davey Tree
Based on 101 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6.7
Gardening and landscaping average
Based on 1,067 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
The best things about working at Davey Tree
Featured by Davey Tree, based on 101 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees
92%
say their health insurance is affordable
82%
say they enjoy their job
69%
say they have respectful managers
Featured by Davey Tree, based on 101 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees
Job description
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Omaha, NE
Additional Locations: None
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 225598
Position Overview
Pay Range: $25.00-35.00/Hourly
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.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
- Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
- 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.
Be part of the most progressive greenspace stewardship team in the industry. How high you grow depends on you!
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- 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 Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
Additional Information
What We Offer: *
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
- 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
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
*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 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
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 Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Working at Davey Tree
Perks for frontline workers
From Davey Tree, via Breakroom
Holidays and paid time off
Group health plans
Vision and dental insurance
401K with a company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
Paid parental leave
Employee Educational Scholarship
Davey Family Scholarship
Employee referral bonus program
20% discount on all Davey services
Child care discounts
Charitable matching gift program
Plus, so much more!
About Davey Tree, in their own words
From Davey Tree
At Davey, 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’re always striving to be our best, and we expect the same of each and every employee. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, flexibility and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels. And our unique employee-ownership model means you can have a stake in the success of our company every day, with every decision you make. Wherever you want to grow your career – from a new role to a new geography – there’s a place for you at Davey.
Company values
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Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, Perseverance
What Davey Tree employees say
Pay
Benefits
Hours and flexibility
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About Davey Tree
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Industry
Environmental quality programs administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Kent, OH, US
Year founded
1880