Job Description
CLIMBING ARBORIST TRAINEE Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
What You'll Do:
*Learn to climb trees! (Yes, we will pay you to do that.) Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems *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 the 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
What We're Looking For:
*Love of the outdoors *Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights *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
What We Offer: *
*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 and discounted stock purchase options *Group health plan *Employee referral bonus program *Locations throughout the US in major cities and desirable areas *Career development program supported by industry expert Safety Specialists and Skills Trainers *Scholarship program for children of employees *A charitable matching gift program *All listed benefits available to eligible employees utf8_strtoupper(" ")
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