Climbing Arborist Intern: Paid Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral program

Career Development Program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Mokena, IL is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee. This on-site internship/full-time role involves learning tree climbing, pruning, and removal under expert supervision, with emphasis on safety and skill development in a outdoor environment.

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour, with the opportunity to advance as you complete orientation and required trainings. Benefits and career development programs are available across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred: 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/certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and grow with the crew.
• Perform tree pruning and removal tasks safely and skillfully.
• Identify trees and follow industry pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood in canopies.
• Learn installation of cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Orientation program

CPR/First Aid

Defensive driving

Licenses & certificates (pesticide)

Education

Forestry/Horticulture/Landscaping background

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Mokena, IL is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee. This on-site internship/full-time role involves learning tree climbing, pruning, and removal under expert supervision, with emphasis on safety and skill development in a outdoor environment.

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour, with the opportunity to advance as you complete orientation and required trainings. Benefits and career development programs are available across the U.S.