Hartney Greymont is currently looking to add a Climbing Arborist to our passionate team of tree care professionals at Hartney Greymont in Needham, MA. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! If you are at least 21 years of age, have at least 2 years Tree experience, looking for a CAREER, your future starts now!

What You’ll Do:

• Climb trees
• Operate as a member of a tree crew while progressively learning new skills
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients. Including but not limited to:
• Tree identification and industry pruning guidelines
• Prune, thin and remove deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Learn how to install 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.
• How high you grow depends on you!

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
• Valid Driver's License
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

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

Our pledge is to help cultivate and advance our team members careers by providing the resources to learn; grow and succeed. As a large progressive company, we are proud of our low employee turnover and high rating of end user satisfaction. We provide a safe working environment, well maintained equipment, a diverse group of seasoned Arborists, Horticulturists and Landscaping experts to assist with skill training and mentoring toward industry certifications in the areas of CDL, hoisting, arbor care, lawn, and pesticide.

Hartney Greymont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment Drug screen and E-Verify Social Security number verification required.

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.

Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, provides a full range of tree care services and is based in the greater Boston, Mass., area. The Davey Tree Expert Company 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 www.davey.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• tree climbing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CDL Class A or B (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations