
Arborist Crew Leader | Forest Lake, MN
Columbus, MNFull-time$34–40/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a climbing arborist crew leader for the Forest Lake, Minnesota area. The role leads crews performing arboricultural care, including climbing, pruning, tree removal, and installing tree-support and lightning-protection systems. The leader plans and executes assigned work, operates and maintains equipment, and mentors crew members. The posting lists a minimum of two years of climbing-arborist experience and offers wages starting at $34–$40 per hour.
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Full job description
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Columbus, MN
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 230468
Position Overview
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Crew Lead to our office in the Forrest Lake, MN area. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
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.
Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work or tasks by performing the following duties.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
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Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
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Safely and productively lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
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Including but not limited to:
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Jobsite Hazards, Obstacles, Plan, Equipment (H.O.P.E) process
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Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
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Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
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Removal of hazardous trees
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Mentor crew members through the Davey Career Development Program.
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Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking for:
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Love of the outdoors.
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CDL preferred but not required.
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Minimum 2 years experience as a climbing arborist.
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Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
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Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
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Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates
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Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist ®, ISA Certified Tree Worker ®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional ®
Additional Information
Competitive wages based on experience, starting at $34-$40 per hour.
**What We Offer: ***
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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Opportunities for advancement
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All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
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401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
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Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
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Group Health Plan
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Employee referral bonus program
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Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
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Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
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Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
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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 Crew Leader 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 [email protected] .
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
How this job compares
Set against the 343 open Crew Leader jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$34–40/hr
- US median$22–25/hr138 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $37/hr, is 53% above the US median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the top quarter of Crew Leader hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 343 open Crew Leader jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- BrightView187 open
- Utilities Service, LLC30 open
- The Davey Tree Expert Company (this employer)24 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Crew Leader postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (144 postings).
- Education
- 0 of the 343 open Crew Leader jobs (0%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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