Climbing Arborist Apprentice — Paid Training & Outdoor Tree Care

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children of员工

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee for on-site work in Burr Ridge, IL. You will be trained to trim and remove trees, assess health and safety, and progressively learn pruning, removal, and related services in a hands-on environment.

You will learn to climb, operate with a tree crew, and complete required safety courses including First Aid/CPR and defensive driving. A positive outdoorsy attitude and willingness to grow within a large, employee-owned company are

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and enjoyment of outdoor physical work.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping preferred; working at heights beneficial.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program on hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire.
• Pesticide licenses and related certificates may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and work as part of a tree crew.
• Perform pruning and removal tasks safely and skillfully.
• Identify trees and apply industry pruning guidelines.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry/Horticulture

Orientation program completion

First Aid/CPR training

Pesticide licenses

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee for on-site work in Burr Ridge, IL. You will be trained to trim and remove trees, assess health and safety, and progressively learn pruning, removal, and related services in a hands-on environment.

You will learn to climb, operate with a tree crew, and complete required safety courses including First Aid/CPR and defensive driving. A positive outdoorsy attitude and willingness to grow within a large, employee-owned company are