Climbing Arborist Trainee - Start Your Tree Care Career

Davey Tree Expert Co; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health plan

401(k) match

Stock purchase options

Career development

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our on-site crew. You will learn climbing, pruning, and tree care while working with experienced teammates in a safety-focused environment.

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour with paid time off, holidays, health plan, and a 401(k) with company match. Training including orientation and safety courses, plus opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and work as part of a tree crew.
• Learn to prune, remove deadwood, and perform tree care safely and skillfully.
• Assist in installing cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws and chippers.
• Grow skills to progress through the tree care duties.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Education

Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping background

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Climbing Arborist Trainee to join our on-site crew. You will learn climbing, pruning, and tree care while working with experienced teammates in a safety-focused environment.

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour with paid time off, holidays, health plan, and a 401(k) with company match. Training including orientation and safety courses, plus opportunities for advancement.