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Arborist Field & Sales Trainee

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

Sales & Business Development
Philadelphia, PA, USA
USD 30-38 / hour + Equity
Posted on Sep 25, 2025

Position Overview

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.

Compensation

$30 - 38 (Based on experience)

Job Duties

What You'll Do:

  • Learn to work as a tree doctor that makes house calls!
  • Educate residential and commercial customers on the needs of their trees.
  • Provide customers with estimates based on their needs.
  • Develop and update annual plant health care programs.
  • 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

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

  • Love of the outdoors
  • Required: Valid driver’s license
  • Regional plant and horticulture knowledge
  • Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized
  • Must be able to complete extension courses on Tree Biology, Tree Pruning and Removal, and Plant Health Care
  • 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.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Arborist Field & Sales Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

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