Arborist Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Climbing Arborist Trainee Naperville, IL

  • Davey Tree
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago

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!...

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Arborist Trainee Internship (2026) Naperville, IL

  • Davey Tree
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

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!...

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Arborist Trainee Internship (2026) West Chicago, IL

  • Davey Tree
  • West Chicago, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

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!...

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Arborist Trainee Internship (2026) Near North Shore (Wheeling), IL

  • Davey Tree
  • Wheeling, IL (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

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!...

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Arborist

  • SAFEbuilt
  • Glenview, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glenview, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE: International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified Arborist preferred....

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Arborist Crew Leader

  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will play an important role in: Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including: Pruning Cabling and bracing Rigging Removals...

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Arborist Climber

  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Crew Leader Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including: Tree identification Tree risk assessments Pruning Removals Cabling and bracing Root collar excavations Properly maintaining and...

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Climbing Arborist Crew Leader Downers Grove, IL

  • Davey Tree
  • Lombard, IL (10 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lombard, IL (10 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients....

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Climbing Arborist Trainee West Chicago, IL

  • Davey Tree
  • West Chicago, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

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!...

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Climbing Arborist Trainee Near North Shore (Wheeling), IL

  • Davey Tree
  • Wheeling, IL (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

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!...

In Person

Demographic Data for River Forest, IL

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Arborist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Basics of Arboriculture
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How to Grow Anything: Make Your Trees and Shrubs Thrive
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Salary for Arborist Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Highest Education Level

Arborists in River Forest, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.3%
High School or GED
20.0%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Arborists in River Forest, IL
None
21.5%
10+ years
20.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
8-10 years
14.5%
1-2 years
5.7%
6-8 years
1.9%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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