Climbing Arborist Trainee — Paid Training & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Employee-owned company & discounted (S
Group Health Plan
Employee referral bonus program
Career Development Program
Scholarship Program for Children of Em
Charitable matching gift program
Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee for outdoor work in various locations. Your office is the outdoors, and you will join a tree crew to learn and grow in tree care, pruning, and removal tasks.

You will receive on-the-job training, safety instruction, and opportunities to advance as you master climbing, pruning, and related arborist skills. The role is permanent, full-time, with benefits and career development programs.

Qualifications

  • Love of outdoors is essential.
  • Background in forestry, horticulture, landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
  • Ability to complete Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program on hire.
  • Ability to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving courses on hire.
  • Preferred: Pesticide licenses/certificates as required by state law.

Responsibilities

  • Learn to climb trees and work as part of a tree crew.
  • Progressively learn pruning and removal skills.
  • Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
  • Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
  • Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
  • Growth opportunities depend on performance and initiative.

Skills

Love of outdoors
Forestry background
Horticulture background
Landscaping background
Working at heights
Arborist training
First Aid CPR training
Defensive driving
Pesticide licenses (state)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee for outdoor work in various locations. Your office is the outdoors, and you will join a tree crew to learn and grow in tree care, pruning, and removal tasks.

You will receive on-the-job training, safety instruction, and opportunities to advance as you master climbing, pruning, and related arborist skills. The role is permanent, full-time, with benefits and career development programs.

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