Climbing Arborist Trainee: Outdoor Career & Paid Training

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Safety gear provided

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Referral bonus program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Career development programs

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our outdoor team in Monroe, MI. Your office is the woods and streets you’ll care for, and you’ll learn progressively while climbing trees and performing pruning, removal, and safety tasks.

You will train on equipment and methods, including cables, bracing, and protective systems, to grow into skilled crew member with opportunities for advancement in a national, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights is 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.
• Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and work on a tree crew.
• Progressively learn new skills in pruning and removal services.
• Perform pruning and removal following safety guidelines and industry standards.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees and operate tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our outdoor team in Monroe, MI. Your office is the woods and streets you’ll care for, and you’ll learn progressively while climbing trees and performing pruning, removal, and safety tasks.

You will train on equipment and methods, including cables, bracing, and protective systems, to grow into skilled crew member with opportunities for advancement in a national, employee-owned company.