Trimmer Trainee

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Idaho Falls ID
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229662

Compensation Data

$20.25 per hour to $22.07 per hour depending on skills certifications and experience.

Position Overview

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! Trim and remove trees remove unwanted diseased or dying limbs on trees or to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties:

Job Duties

What Youll Do:

• Learn to climb trees! (Yes we will pay you to do that.)
• 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 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!

Qualifications

What Were 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

Additional Information

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 & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout 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

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

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.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class including race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin marital or familial status disability status as a protected veteran status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore California and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential utility commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients each other and the world around us. We offer the resources size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

Required Experience:

Intern