Climbing Arborist Trainee – Outdoor, Paid Training

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee-owned company & discounted 股

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of  

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee in Youngstown, OH. You’ll learn to climb, prune, and remove trees as part of a crew, gaining hands-on skills and industry knowledge in a dynamic outdoor setting.

You’ll train with safety-certified instructors and advance through a structured program, with benefits like PTO, retirement plans, health coverage, and opportunities to grow across locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and comfort with heights.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping preferred.
• Willingness to complete Davey Tree Orientation and safety courses on hire.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and operate as part of a tree crew.
• Perform pruning and removal tasks safely and skillfully.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and lifts.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Ground exposure and heights

Orientation and safety training

Education

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee in Youngstown, OH. You’ll learn to climb, prune, and remove trees as part of a crew, gaining hands-on skills and industry knowledge in a dynamic outdoor setting.

You’ll train with safety-certified instructors and advance through a structured program, with benefits like PTO, retirement plans, health coverage, and opportunities to grow across locations nationwide.