Climbing Arborist Trainee
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Job Description
About the Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
The Davey Tree Expert Company is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, operating across the U.S. and Canada. It boasts a unique culture that fosters the open exchange of ideas, emphasizes community partnerships, and demonstrates a strong commitment to safety. The company is dedicated to delivering unrivaled client service and acts as an industry leader in horticultural and environmental services.
Davey provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for a diverse range of clients, including residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners. Despite its large size and stability, it maintains the culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and feel of a smaller company. The company prioritizes investment in its employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits, aiming to provide a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Davey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
About the Job: Climbing Arborist Trainee
This is a Full Time, Intern position for a Climbing Arborist Trainee located in West Chicago, IL, with potential additional locations not specified. The work site is On Site, and there are Travel Expectations of up to 25%. The Starting pay rate is $20-$23 per hour.
The primary purpose of this role is to learn to trim and remove trees, and to remove unwanted, diseased, or dying limbs to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas.
Job Duties:
• Learn to climb trees, with paid training provided.
• Operate as a member of a tree crew, progressively acquiring new skills.
• Learn to safely and skillfully perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services for clients. This includes:
• Tree identification and industry pruning guidelines.
• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
• Learning how to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assisting in the removal of hazardous trees.
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment, such as chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and other relevant machinery. The company emphasizes that career growth potential (“How high you grow depends on you!”) is significant.
Qualifications:
• A strong love of the outdoors.
• Preferred qualifications include a background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or experience working at heights.
• 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: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
Benefits and Compensation (for eligible employees):
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear are provided by the company.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Being part of an employee-owned company with discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Access to locations throughout 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.
