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The Davey Tree Expert Company

Utility Climber

Cypress, TX · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Utility Climber Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co. Locations: Cypress, TX Additional Locations: Houston, TX Work Site: On Site Req ID: 227740 Compensation Data Sign-On Bonus $1,500.00 for experienced ...

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Utility Climber

Cypress, TX · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems * Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers. Including but not ...

West Tree Services

Climber

Fort Smith, AR · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

Townsend Company LLC and Gunnison Tree Service are industry leaders in utility vegetation ... Climber Summary The Climber is responsible for safely climbing and performing tree trimming ...

West Tree Service

Climber

Fort Smith, AR · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

Townsend Company LLC and Gunnison Tree Service are industry leaders in utility vegetation ... Climber Summary The Climber is responsible for safely climbing and performing tree trimming ...

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Tree Climber

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred * Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire * Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and ...

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Tree Climber

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects * Application of tree ... Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred * Ability to complete the Davey Tree ...

Lewis Services

Climber - Arborist

Rutland, VT · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee ... Support job site safety by spotting, assisting climbers, and communicating hazards. * Apply ...

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Utility Climber

Cypress, TX • On-site

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Environmental Quality Programs Administration • 10K+ employees
Learn more about The Davey Tree Expert Companyexternal

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Davey Tree rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Davey Tree

Based on 101 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6.7

Company rating compared to similar companies: 6.7 out of 10

Gardening and landscaping average

Based on 1,067 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at Davey Tree

  • 92%

    92% say their health insurance is affordable

    say their health insurance is affordable

  • 82%

    82% say they enjoy their job

    say they enjoy their job

  • 69%

    69% say they have respectful managers

    say they have respectful managers

Featured by Davey Tree, based on 101 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Utility Climber
Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Cypress, TX
Additional Locations: Houston, TX
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 227740
Compensation Data
Sign-On Bonus $1,500.00 for experienced climbing trimmers.
Job Duties
What You'll Do:
  • Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems
  • Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers. Including but not limited to:
  • Pruning treetops and repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal
  • Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects
  • Application of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines
  • Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
  • Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreperson
  • How high you grow depends on you!

Qualifications
What We're Seeking:
  • Love of the outdoors
  • 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
  • Required: valid driver's license
  • Required: must be able to climb trees manually
  • Preferred: Commercial Driver's License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
  • Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work
  • Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
  • Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®

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 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 utility tree trimmer to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
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 Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. 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 SurgeryJobs@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.

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Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, Perseverance

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