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Climbing Arborist Trainee | Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs, IA Requisition Number: 54626 Company Name: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Service Line: 1RES - Kent-Residential & Commercial Services Employment Type: Regular Job Type: Full Time Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED Work Experience Required: Less than 1 year Travel Expectations: Up to 25% CLIMBING ARBORIST TRAINEE - URBAN FORESTRY DAVEY TREE IS SEEKING A CLIMBING ARBORIST -TRAINEE TO JOIN OUR RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL TREE CARETEAM IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. THOSE WITH PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN FORESTRY, LANDSCAPE OR WORKING AT HEIGHT ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. TRAINEES WILL WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE TERRITORY'S TRAINER AND CREW LEADERS TO 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 -Valid Driver's License, Commercial Driver's License highly valuable -Willingness to work outdoors during a variety of weather conditions 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. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** or at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. |
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