Climbing Arborist Trainee — Paid Training & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

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.