CLIMBING ABORIST | TRIMMER TRAINEE |HOUSTON DAVEY TREE IS SEEKING A CLIMBING ARBORIST -TRAINEE TO JOIN OUR RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL TREE CARETEAM IN TEXAS'N.HOUSTONAREA. THOSE WITH PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN FORESTRY, LANDSCAPE OR WORKING AT HEIGHT ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. TRAINEES WILL WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE TERRITORY'S CREW LEADERS & FOREMENTO LEARN ALL ASPECTS OF ARBORICULTURAL OPERATIONS. AFTER FAMILIARIZATION WITH GROUND DUTIES SUCH AS JOB-SITE SETUP, CHIPPING, AND CHAINSAW OPERATION, TRAINEES WILL LEARN SKILLS NECESSARYFOR PRUNING TREES TO ANSI A300 GUIDELINES. TRAINEES WILL PROGRESS THROUGH DAVEY'S CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AS THEY LEARN TO UTILIZE ROPES FOR ASCENDING AND WORKING IN TREES. DUTIES: -Function as a member of a tree crew while progressively learning new skills
-Make satisfactory progress in Davey's Career Development Program -Operate chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, and other equipment as needed on job-sites
-Utilize ropes for work positioning at heights up to 60 feet, while pruning or removing trees
- Maintain issued personal gear, crew gear, and equipment -Learn tree Identification and ANSI A300 Pruning guidelines
Qualifications: -Background in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Landscaping, or working at heights
-Demonstrated ability to report for work regulary and punctually
-Willingness to work outdoors in Houston area during a variety of weather conditions -Knowledge of common tree species in Houston area is helpful
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, hourly position with opportunity for overtime. Compensation is based on experience, with incentives for completing training and certifications. Davey provides all PPE, uniforms, climbing gear, and related equipment. Davey is Employee Owned and offers benefits including health and 401k. Pre-employment drug screen and e-verify are required. Davey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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