Climbing Arborist Trainee — Outdoor Work & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Lombard (IL); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Safety gear provided

401(k) plan with company match

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Locations across US

Scholarship program

Résumé du poste

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Lombard, IL is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our outdoor-focused tree care team. You’ll learn to climb, prune, and remove trees as part of a crew, receiving paid training and safety instruction.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on skill development with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package. Starting pay is $20–$23 per hour, with up to 25% travel; equipment and safety gear are provided, and you’ll complete required

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights is preferred.
• Complete Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide licenses/certificates, if required by state law.

Responsabilités

• Learn to climb trees and get paid to do that.
• Operate as part of a tree crew while learning new skills.
• Learn pruning and removal services for clients, safely and skillfully.
• Tree identification and pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood in the canopy.
• Install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain tools and equipment including chainsaws and chippers.
• Your growth depends on you.

Connaissances

Outdoors orientation

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Working at heights

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR training

Defensive driving

Pesticide licenses

Description du poste

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Lombard, IL is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join our outdoor-focused tree care team. You’ll learn to climb, prune, and remove trees as part of a crew, receiving paid training and safety instruction.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on skill development with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package. Starting pay is $20–$23 per hour, with up to 25% travel; equipment and safety gear are provided, and you’ll complete required