Paid Climbing Arborist Intern — Learn Tree Care & Pruning

Davey Tree Expert Co; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Equipment provided

401(k) with company match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Locations throughout US

Career development program

Scholarship program for children of em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join its outdoor team in Youngstown, OH. Your office is outdoors, and you will learn climbing and tree-care skills while performing pruning and removal tasks across varied environments.

You’ll be part of a tree crew, progressively learning new techniques, from tree identification to installing cables, braces, and lightning protection systems, with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Love of outdoors required; forestry or horticulture background preferred.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• 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! (Yes, we will pay you 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. Including but not limited to:
• 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
• Properly 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 outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Working at heights

First Aid

CPR

Defensive driving

Pesticide licenses

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to join its outdoor team in Youngstown, OH. Your office is outdoors, and you will learn climbing and tree-care skills while performing pruning and removal tasks across varied environments.

You’ll be part of a tree crew, progressively learning new techniques, from tree identification to installing cables, braces, and lightning protection systems, with safety as a priority.