Climbing Arborist Trainee — Outdoor Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety-

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US in majorcities

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of

Charitable matching gift program

Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is looking for a Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our Wheeling, IL team. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll learn climbing, pruning, and removal techniques on an on-site crew, with safety-first training and progressive responsibility.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with tree identification, pruning guidelines, cables and bracing, and hazardous-tree removal, while using tools like chainsaws and aerial lifts.

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 and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees! (Yes, we will pay you to do that.)
• Operate as a member of a tree crew while progressively learning new skills
• Learn to perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients. Including but not limited to:
• Tree identification and industry pruning guidelines
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Learn how to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and more.
• How high you grow depends on you!

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Forestry background

First aid certification

CPR certification

Defensive driving

Licenses & certificates

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is looking for a Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our Wheeling, IL team. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll learn climbing, pruning, and removal techniques on an on-site crew, with safety-first training and progressive responsibility.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with tree identification, pruning guidelines, cables and bracing, and hazardous-tree removal, while using tools like chainsaws and aerial lifts.