Climbing Arborist Intern: Learn Tree Care & Pruning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Naperville, IL is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our on-site team. You will learn to climb trees, prune and remove branches, and contribute to safe, high-quality tree care under experienced supervision.

Starting as an intern with on-the-job training, you will complete required safety courses and orientation after hire while gaining practical skills across the full range of tree care duties.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors is required.
• Background in forestry, horticulture, or landscaping preferred.
• Experience or ability to work at heights preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and work safely as part of a tree crew.
• Perform tree pruning and removal tasks under supervision.
• Assist with installing cables, bracing, and lightning protection.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Education

Forestry background

Horticulture

Landscaping

Working at heights

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Naperville, IL is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our on-site team. You will learn to climb trees, prune and remove branches, and contribute to safe, high-quality tree care under experienced supervision.

Starting as an intern with on-the-job training, you will complete required safety courses and orientation after hire while gaining practical skills across the full range of tree care duties.