Climbing Arborist Trainee - Paid Training & Growth

Davey Tree Expert Co; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Lake Bluff, IL is seeking a Climbing Arborist Trainee. You will join a tree crew and begin training to climb, prune, and remove trees while learning industry safety standards in a live-work environment.

Starting pay is $20-$23 per hour with benefits and career development opportunities. The office is outdoors, and no prior extensive experience is required beyond a passion for trees and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree orientation and safety courses.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees with pay during training.
• Operate as part of a tree crew while progressively learning skills.
• Learn tree pruning and removal for client safety and health.

Skills

Outdoor passion

Forestry awareness

Height work readiness

Safety orientation

Education

Preferred: Forestry/Horticulture

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lift awareness

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Lake Bluff, IL is seeking a Climbing Arborist Trainee. You will join a tree crew and begin training to climb, prune, and remove trees while learning industry safety standards in a live-work environment.

Starting pay is $20-$23 per hour with benefits and career development opportunities. The office is outdoors, and no prior extensive experience is required beyond a passion for trees and safety awareness.