Arborist Trainee Internship — Climb, Learn & Grow Outdoors

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

All job equipment and safety gear

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program

Charitable matching gift program

Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring an Arborist Trainee in West Chicago, IL. The role involves outdoor work on a climbing arborist path with a focus on safety, learning to prune, remove, and maintain trees, and supporting the crew on challenging jobs.

Starting pay is $20–$23 per hour with benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement within a large, employee-owned tree care company.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and willingness to learn
• Willingness to work at heights and in outdoor conditions
• Ability to complete safety and orientation programs upon hire

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and assist on a tree crew
• Perform tree pruning and removal tasks safely and skillfully
• Assist in installing cables, bracing, and lighting protection systems
• Operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, lifts and related gear
• Contribute to hazardous tree removal when needed

Skills

Outdoor enthusiast

Height work

Education

Forestry/Horticulture background

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring an Arborist Trainee in West Chicago, IL. The role involves outdoor work on a climbing arborist path with a focus on safety, learning to prune, remove, and maintain trees, and supporting the crew on challenging jobs.

Starting pay is $20–$23 per hour with benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement within a large, employee-owned tree care company.