Paid Arborist Intern: Climb, Prune & Learn Tree Care

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Safety gear provided

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gifts

All listed benefits

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a climbing arborist trainee in Milwaukee, WI. This internship focuses on learning tree climbing, pruning, and safety while working with a crew in an outdoor setting.

You will progress through hands-on training, safety courses, and equipment handling, with opportunities to advance. Employment is on-site with potential for full-time growth within a large, employee-owned organization.

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 become a member of a tree crew.
• Learn to perform pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Identify trees and follow pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood throughout the canopy.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment such as chainsaws and chippers.
• Grow in responsibility as you gain experience.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background (preferred)

Orientation program on hire

First Aid/CPR training on hire

Licenses/certifications as required by

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a climbing arborist trainee in Milwaukee, WI. This internship focuses on learning tree climbing, pruning, and safety while working with a crew in an outdoor setting.

You will progress through hands-on training, safety courses, and equipment handling, with opportunities to advance. Employment is on-site with potential for full-time growth within a large, employee-owned organization.