Arborist Climber in Training

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Milford, OH is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our tree crew. You’ll learn to climb trees, prune and remove branches, and support safety-focused tree care for clients in an outdoor work setting.

Expect hands-on learning, use of chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts, and a path toward becoming a certified arborist with company training programs and benefits. This is a full-time, on-site role with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and be paid to do it.
• Operate as a member of a tree crew while progressively learning new skills.
• Learn to perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• 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.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts

Education

Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights

Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire

Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

Pesticide licenses/certificates as required by state law

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Milford, OH is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our tree crew. You’ll learn to climb trees, prune and remove branches, and support safety-focused tree care for clients in an outdoor work setting.

Expect hands-on learning, use of chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts, and a path toward becoming a certified arborist with company training programs and benefits. This is a full-time, on-site role with room for growth.