Climbing Arborist Trainee

Job overview

The Climbing Arborist Trainee role is onsite in Chesterfield, MI; compensation is not specified. The position is part of The Davey Tree Expert Company’s tree-care work, which serves residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners. The trainee works as a member of a tree crew and progressively learns safe tree pruning and removal skills. The work supports tree health and safety for clients while building practical arboriculture skills through training and field experience.

What you'll do

• Learn tree climbing and identification
• participate in tree crew work
• learn pruning, thinning, and deadwood removal
• learn installation of cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• assist with hazardous tree removal
• and maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

climbing arborist trainee

chesterfield mi

the davey tree expert company

tree care

arboriculture

tree pruning

tree removal

tree climbing

chainsaws

safety training

travel up to 25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• group health plan
• employee referral bonus
• career development
• eligible employees may access discounted stock purchase options, scholarship and charitable matching programs.

Why this role

Training and safety gear are provided; travel expectations are up to 25%.

About the employer

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.