Climbing Arborist Apprentice — Outdoor Career Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship program for Children of Em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Danvers, MA is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our tree care team. Your office is outdoors, and you will learn to trim and remove trees, perform pruning, and support safety-first adjustments on site.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with equipment, industry pruning guidelines, and safety training as you advance from entry tasks to more complex arborist duties.

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.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees! (Yes, we will pay you to do that.)
• 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. Including but not limited to:
• 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
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and more.
• How high you grow depends on you!

Skills

Outdoors love

Forestry background

Orientation on hire

First Aid/CPR

Pesticide licenses

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Danvers, MA is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our tree care team. Your office is outdoors, and you will learn to trim and remove trees, perform pruning, and support safety-first adjustments on site.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with equipment, industry pruning guidelines, and safety training as you advance from entry tasks to more complex arborist duties.