Climbing Arborist Trainee — Paid Training & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

All safety gear provided

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Locations across US

Career development program

Scholarship program for children of 0

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Lombard, IL is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join a professional tree care team. You will start by learning to climb, prune, and remove trees, while advancing toward more complex duties in a safety-focused environment.

You will train on equipment, learn industry pruning guidelines, and support hazardous-tree removal under supervision. This is outdoor, on-site work with strong development potential.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program on hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree First Aid and CPR on hire.
• Pesticide licenses/certifications preferred where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees while being paid to do so.
• Work as a member of a tree crew while learning new skills.
• Learn to perform all aspects of pruning and removal safely and skillfully.
• Identify trees and follow industry pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, remove deadwood, and learn to install safety systems.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Background in Forestry

Orientation program completion

First Aid/ CPR training

Defensive driving

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Lombard, IL is seeking a climbing arborist trainee to join a professional tree care team. You will start by learning to climb, prune, and remove trees, while advancing toward more complex duties in a safety-focused environment.

You will train on equipment, learn industry pruning guidelines, and support hazardous-tree removal under supervision. This is outdoor, on-site work with strong development potential.