Climbing Arborist Trainee — Paid Training & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee-owned company

Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Wixom, MI is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our outdoor team. Your office is the fresh air outdoors, and you will learn practical tree care skills while progressing through a structured training program.

No prior climbing experience required; we pay you to learn as you develop in pruning, removal, safety practices, and client service. As you gain experience, you'll work with a crew, earn benefits, and have opportunities for advancement within

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• 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 operate as a member of a tree crew.
• Learn to perform tree pruning and removal safely and skillfully for clients.
• Understand tree identification and pruning guidelines; prune, thin and remove deadwood.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Working at heights

Orientation program

First Aid CPR training

Defensive driving training

Pesticide licenses (if required)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Wixom, MI is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our outdoor team. Your office is the fresh air outdoors, and you will learn practical tree care skills while progressing through a structured training program.

No prior climbing experience required; we pay you to learn as you develop in pruning, removal, safety practices, and client service. As you gain experience, you'll work with a crew, earn benefits, and have opportunities for advancement within