Climbing Arborist Trainee: Paid Training & Outdoor Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our outdoor-focused team in Canton Township, MI. Your office is the treetop and your daily work improves client safety and tree health while learning essential pruning, removal, and rigging skills.

As part of a nationwide employee-owned firm, you’ll receive comprehensive safety training, PPE, and opportunities for advancement as you gain climbing experience and industry certifications.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and willingness to learn climbing.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping or working at heights preferred.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: pesticides licenses/certificates as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and operate as a member of a tree crew.
• Learn to perform pruning and removal tasks safely and skillfully.
• Learn installation of cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry/Horticulture background

Orientation program on hire

First Aid/CPR upon hire

State licenses/certificates as needed

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our outdoor-focused team in Canton Township, MI. Your office is the treetop and your daily work improves client safety and tree health while learning essential pruning, removal, and rigging skills.

As part of a nationwide employee-owned firm, you’ll receive comprehensive safety training, PPE, and opportunities for advancement as you gain climbing experience and industry certifications.