Climbing Arborist Trainee: Outdoor Growth & Training

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase options

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee in Kent, WA. You will work outdoors on a tree crew, learning climbing, pruning, and removal techniques while following safety guidelines and utilizing industry standards.

You will be immersed in hands-on training, tree identification practices, and operation of equipment. This entry role offers growth opportunities within a nationwide employee-owned organization and a strong safety culture.

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 and become part of a tree crew.
• Progressively learn pruning and removal techniques.
• Identify trees and follow industry pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood in the canopy.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Your growth potential depends on your performance.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

First Aid/CPR training

Defensive driving

Pesticide licenses (preferred)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee in Kent, WA. You will work outdoors on a tree crew, learning climbing, pruning, and removal techniques while following safety guidelines and utilizing industry standards.

You will be immersed in hands-on training, tree identification practices, and operation of equipment. This entry role offers growth opportunities within a nationwide employee-owned organization and a strong safety culture.