Climbing Arborist Trainee: Paid Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Safety gear provided

Health plan

Career development program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee for the Wheeling, IL area. Your office is outdoors, and you will join a tree crew, learning climbing techniques and pruning/removal skills on real jobs.

Starting pay is $20-$23 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for advancement. You will be trained in industry safety practices and equipped with all necessary gear as you grow within the team.

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 be 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, and more.
• How high you grow depends on you!

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Willingness to learn climbing

Education

Forestry / Horticulture background

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee for the Wheeling, IL area. Your office is outdoors, and you will join a tree crew, learning climbing techniques and pruning/removal skills on real jobs.

Starting pay is $20-$23 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for advancement. You will be trained in industry safety practices and equipped with all necessary gear as you grow within the team.