Climbing Arborist Trainee — Paid Training & Growth

Davey Tree Expert Co; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

401(k) retirement plan with company-mt

Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children of e

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a climbing Arborist Trainee to join our field team. Your office is outdoors, and you will begin by learning to climb trees and work with a crew under supervision.

You will train in pruning, removal, and safety practices for clients, with opportunities to progress and learn installation tasks such as cables and braces, while handling common tree-care equipment and safety gear.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping; working at heights preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and participate in tree crew activities.
• Learn pruning, removal, and safety procedures for client sites.
• Assist in installing cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Help with hazardous tree removal and safe equipment operation.
• Maintain tools and equipment such as chainsaws and aerial lifts.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Working at heights

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a climbing Arborist Trainee to join our field team. Your office is outdoors, and you will begin by learning to climb trees and work with a crew under supervision.

You will train in pruning, removal, and safety practices for clients, with opportunities to progress and learn installation tasks such as cables and braces, while handling common tree-care equipment and safety gear.