Job Description
Experienced Climbing Arborist | SE Denver | Denver, CO

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Denver, CO  
Additional Locations: none 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 209992 

Position Overview

Pay Range: $25-35/hr (based on experience)

Ready to take your career to new heights—literally? We’re on the hunt for passionate individuals to join our tree care crew in Southeast Denver. As a Climbing Arborist, you’ll trim and remove trees, tackle diseased or hazardous limbs, and help keep our urban forest thriving—all while working outdoors with a tight-knit team. Spots like this don’t stay open long, so if you’ve got a love for nature and a background in climbing, now’s the time to climb aboard!

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

  • Climb trees daily—your office is the canopy, and the views are unbeatable.
  • Work as part of a skilled crew, picking up new tricks of the trade as you go.
  • Master tree pruning, thinning, and removals while following industry best practices.
  • Safely operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and more (we’ll get you up to speed).
  • Grow as high as your ambition takes you—your potential sets the limit!

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

  • A genuine love for the outdoors—this is where you’ll thrive.
  • Bonus points if you’ve got experience in arboriculture, rope and saddle or working at heights.
  • Willingness to complete our Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program and First Aid/CPR training (we’ve got you covered).
  • Preferred: Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Climber, CTSP, TRAQ.
  • Preferred: CDL Class A 

Additional Information

What’s In It For You:

  • All the gear and tools you need, plus a clear path to advance your career.
  • Competitive pay: $25-35/hr depending on your skills and experience.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.
  • Join an employee-owned company with a culture that rewards hard work and big ideas.
  • Health benefits, referral bonuses, and even scholarships for your kids.
  • Work with a team that’s passionate about safety, community, and delivering top-notch service.

 

Why Davey?
We’re not just a company—we’re a movement. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., we’re all about investing in our people and the planet. Our Climbing Arborists don’t just clock in—they make a difference, shaping Denver’s landscape one tree at a time. With demand for our services soaring, we’re adding to our crew now—so don’t wait to get in on the action.

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%