Paid to Learn: Climbing Arborist Trainee

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children of e

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Climbing Arborist Trainee to join its outdoor team in Long Grove, IL. The office is outdoors and you will learn to climb trees while being paid to gain new skills on a tree crew.

You will progressively learn pruning and removal services, tree identification, and proper safety practices. Training includes cables, bracing, lightning protection, and operation of equipment such as chainsaws and aerial lifts.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and operate as a member of a tree crew.
• Perform tree pruning and removal tasks safely and skillfully.
• Learn to identify trees and follow pruning guidelines.
• Assist in installing cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Help remove hazardous trees and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Love outdoors

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Climbing Arborist Trainee to join its outdoor team in Long Grove, IL. The office is outdoors and you will learn to climb trees while being paid to gain new skills on a tree crew.

You will progressively learn pruning and removal services, tree identification, and proper safety practices. Training includes cables, bracing, lightning protection, and operation of equipment such as chainsaws and aerial lifts.