Climbing Arborist Trainee - Paid Training & Growth

Davey Tree Expert Co; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety 

401(k) retirement savings plan with a 

Employee-owned company & discounted 

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US in major cites

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee for our Eden Prairie, MN location. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll get a new view every day!

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, the chance to climb, prune, and remove trees, and a clear path toward advanced skills. Competitive wages based on experience, paid time off, health plan, and an employee-owned culture support your growth every step of the way.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and get paid to do that.
• Operate as a member of a tree crew while progressively learning new skills
• Learn to perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Tree identification and industry pruning guidelines
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Learn how to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees
• Maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts
• How high you grow depends on you!

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Working at heights

Davey Tree Orientation Program

First Aid CPR training

Pesticide licenses (state dependent)

Education

Relevant pesticide and related licenses/certificates

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee for our Eden Prairie, MN location. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll get a new view every day!

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, the chance to climb, prune, and remove trees, and a clear path toward advanced skills. Competitive wages based on experience, paid time off, health plan, and an employee-owned culture support your growth every step of the way.