Climbing Arborist Trainee: Paid to Learn Tree Care

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Newbury Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Equipment provided

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee in Newbury Township, OH. This entry role provides paid, on-site training to learn tree trimming, pruning, climbing, and safety on real job sites.

You will work with a tree crew, progress learning to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection, and perform removal of hazardous trees. The role offers durable equipment, safety gear, and opportunities for advancement in a nationwide, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred: Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights experience.
• Complete Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program on hire.
• Complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: Pesticide licenses if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and join a tree crew while progressively learning new skills.
• Learn to perform tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Identify trees and apply industry pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood throughout the canopy.
• 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.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Working at heights

First Aid CPR

Defensive driving

Pesticide license

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee in Newbury Township, OH. This entry role provides paid, on-site training to learn tree trimming, pruning, climbing, and safety on real job sites.

You will work with a tree crew, progress learning to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection, and perform removal of hazardous trees. The role offers durable equipment, safety gear, and opportunities for advancement in a nationwide, employee-owned company.