Climbing Arborist Apprentice – Learn & Grow Outdoors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Health plan

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our on-site crew in West Chicago, IL. The office is outdoors, and you’ll learn climbing while being paid as part of a safety-first tree care team.

You’ll grow with hands-on pruning, removal, and canopy work, gaining skills in cables, bracing, and protective systems. Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour with benefits, training, and advancement opportunities across a nationwide employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights is preferred.
• Able to complete Davey Tree Orientation and safety courses on hire.
• Pesticide licenses / certificates preferred where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a tree crew and learn climbing with pay during training.
• Perform pruning, removal, and safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Learn to identify trees, prune canopies, and install cables/bracing when appropriate.
• Help remove hazardous trees and maintain equipment like chainsaws, chippers, and lifts.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Tools

Chainsaws

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our on-site crew in West Chicago, IL. The office is outdoors, and you’ll learn climbing while being paid as part of a safety-first tree care team.

You’ll grow with hands-on pruning, removal, and canopy work, gaining skills in cables, bracing, and protective systems. Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour with benefits, training, and advancement opportunities across a nationwide employee-owned company.