Climbing Arborist Trainee
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Job Description
About Company
The Davey Tree Expert Company is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation, offering a unique culture centered on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a strong commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
Davey provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners across the U.S. and Canada. The company emphasizes care for clients, employees, and the environment. It operates with the resources, size, and stability of a large corporation, yet maintains the culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and feel of a smaller enterprise. Davey invests in its employees by providing industry-leading training, technology, and benefits aimed at fostering a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, and offers reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities as required by law.
Job Description, Detailed
Position Title: Climbing Arborist Trainee
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Naperville, IL (Additional Locations: Not Applicable)
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 213373
Employment Type: Intern (Full Time)
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Starting Pay Rate: $20-$23 per hour
Position Overview:
This role involves trimming and removing trees, as well as removing unwanted, diseased, or dying limbs to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas.
Job Duties (What You’ll Do):
• Learn Tree Climbing: The company provides paid training for tree climbing.
• Tree Crew Membership: Operate as a member of a tree crew, continuously learning and progressing in new skills.
• Pruning & Removal Services: Learn to safely and skillfully perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services for clients. This includes:
• Tree identification and adherence to industry pruning guidelines.
• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
• Learning to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assisting in the removal of hazardous trees.
• Equipment Operation: Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and other necessary gear.
• Career Growth: The company emphasizes that an individual’s growth potential is self-driven.
Qualifications (What We’re Looking For):
• Required:
• A love for the outdoors.
• Ability to successfully complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to successfully complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred:
• A background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or prior experience working at heights.
• Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
Additional Information (Benefits and Perks for Eligible Employees):
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear are provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company with discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Locations across the US in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers.
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
