Climbing Arborist Trainee — Learn Tree Care at Height

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Employee-owned

Stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Career development program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our outdoor-focused team in Denver, CO. Your office is the job site, and you’ll learn pruning, removal, and climbing skills on real projects with safety as the priority.

Starting pay is $22–$25 per hour with full-time, on-site work and up to 25% travel. We provide training, equipment, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a large, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Willingness to climb trees and learn climbing procedures.
• 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/certificates as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and work as part of a tree crew.
• Perform pruning and removal tasks safely and skillfully.
• Identify trees and follow pruning guidelines; prune, thin, and remove deadwood.
• Assist in installing cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees; operate tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Forestry knowledge

Horticulture knowledge

Landscaping experience

Working at heights

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our outdoor-focused team in Denver, CO. Your office is the job site, and you’ll learn pruning, removal, and climbing skills on real projects with safety as the priority.

Starting pay is $22–$25 per hour with full-time, on-site work and up to 25% travel. We provide training, equipment, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a large, employee-owned company.