Climbing Arborist Apprenticeship - Paid Training & Growth Path

Boulder Chamber; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Career development program

Discounted stock purchase

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an apprenticeship to become a climbing arborist in Broomfield, CO. You’ll be paid $22.00Hourly and learn to climb trees while joining a tree crew, progressing through pruning and removal tasks and safety training.

Work is on-site with opportunities for advancement and a strong focus on developing professional skills in industry standards, safety, and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights is preferred.
• 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: pesticide/licenses as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and work as part of the tree crew.
• progressively learn new skills while performing pruning and removal services.
• Identify trees and apply industry pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood throughout the canopy.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, lifts).
• Grow your skills and responsibilities over time.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR training

Licenses/certificates (pesticide)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an apprenticeship to become a climbing arborist in Broomfield, CO. You’ll be paid $22.00Hourly and learn to climb trees while joining a tree crew, progressing through pruning and removal tasks and safety training.

Work is on-site with opportunities for advancement and a strong focus on developing professional skills in industry standards, safety, and equipment operation.