Climbing Arborist Trainee — Learn Pruning & Tree Care

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health Group Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Company equity benefits

Safety gear provided

Career development program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee. Your office is outdoors, and you will join a team of tree care professionals working in Monroe, MI, with opportunities to grow in elevation and responsibility.

We provide paid training, safety gear, and opportunities to advance within an employee-owned company. Expect a hands-on role developing climbing, pruning, and hazardous-tree removal skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights 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: 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 to perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal safely and skillfully.
• Identify trees and apply industry pruning guidelines; prune and remove deadwood.
• Learn installation of cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees; maintain and operate tools and equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Working at heights

Davey Tree Orientation Program

First Aid/CPR training

Defensive driving

Pesticide licenses (state dependent)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee. Your office is outdoors, and you will join a team of tree care professionals working in Monroe, MI, with opportunities to grow in elevation and responsibility.

We provide paid training, safety gear, and opportunities to advance within an employee-owned company. Expect a hands-on role developing climbing, pruning, and hazardous-tree removal skills in a supportive environment.