Climbing Arborist Trainee — Outdoor Career with Paid Training

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Wheeling (IL); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee-owned company

Résumé du poste

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our team in Wheeling, IL. This outdoor position puts you on a tree care crew where you’ll progressively learn climbing, pruning, and removal skills in a safety‑minded environment.

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour with benefits and opportunities for advancement. Training and certifications are provided, and employment is on-site with travel up to 25% possible.

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.

Responsabilités

• Learn to climb trees and grow skills with the crew.
• Operate as a member of a tree crew while progressively learning new skills.
• Learn to perform tree pruning and removal safely and skillfully.
• Identify trees and follow pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood in canopies.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws and chippers.

Connaissances

Love of the outdoors

Outdoor work

Safety conscious

Description du poste

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our team in Wheeling, IL. This outdoor position puts you on a tree care crew where you’ll progressively learn climbing, pruning, and removal skills in a safety‑minded environment.

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour with benefits and opportunities for advancement. Training and certifications are provided, and employment is on-site with travel up to 25% possible.