Climbing Arborist Trainee - Kickstart Your Tree Care Career

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health plan

Employee ownership

Referral bonus program

Career development program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee for outdoor work. Your office is the open air, and you will learn climbing techniques, pruning, and hazard assessment as part of a tree care team.

On-site roles include operating tools like chainsaws and lift equipment, with opportunities for advancement and industry-leading training. The company emphasizes safety, equity, and employee development as it expands across the US.

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 and operate as a member of a tree crew.
• Learn all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Identify trees and follow industry pruning guidelines; prune, thin, and remove deadwood.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees; maintain and operate tools and equipment.
• How high you grow depends on you!

Skills

Outdoor work

Education

Forestry / Horticulture / Landscaping background

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee for outdoor work. Your office is the open air, and you will learn climbing techniques, pruning, and hazard assessment as part of a tree care team.

On-site roles include operating tools like chainsaws and lift equipment, with opportunities for advancement and industry-leading training. The company emphasizes safety, equity, and employee development as it expands across the US.