Climbing Arborist Trainee | Chicago Area

About the Role

Trim and remove trees, remove unwanted, diseased, or dying limbs on trees, or affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas. Learn to climb trees as a member of a tree crew while progressively developing new skills in tree pruning and removal services.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients, including:
  • Tree identification and industry pruning guidelines
  • Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
  • Installing cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
  • Assisting in the removal of hazardous trees
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.

Requirements

• Love of the outdoors
• 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

Qualifications

Preferred backgrounds include:

• Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping
• Working at heights
• Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program

Pay

Starting pay rate: $20–$23 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, permanent position with up to 25% travel expectations.

About the Company

Davey is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation, focusing on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service. We provide research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. Our culture combines the resources and stability of a large company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a small one, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits.