Arborist Apprentice Internship — Field Training & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All climbing gear provided

Uniforms and PPE provided

Access to LMS training

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Dulles, VA is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship starting Spring-Summer 2027. This on-site, field-based program provides hands-on training alongside experienced arborists and plant health care professionals.

Interns gain exposure to pruning, cabling, landscape installation, and safe equipment operation while learning client service and business fundamentals. Qualified applicants are students in Arboriculture/Urban Forestry or related fields with a valid

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus
• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
• Love of the Outdoors!
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually
• Collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor! Work in the field with Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians to deliver client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes.
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Tree & Landscape Installation
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
• Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office
• Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals
• Introduce career orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the green industry, providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment
• HOURS : 40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays
• SALARY : $22 -$ 23 hourly

Skills

Enthusiasm for plant care

Love of the Outdoors

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Education

Arboriculture / Urban Forestry / Natural Resources or related discipline

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Dulles, VA is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship starting Spring-Summer 2027. This on-site, field-based program provides hands-on training alongside experienced arborists and plant health care professionals.

Interns gain exposure to pruning, cabling, landscape installation, and safe equipment operation while learning client service and business fundamentals. Qualified applicants are students in Arboriculture/Urban Forestry or related fields with a valid