Arborist Intern: Hands-On Field Training

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on Training

Safety Commitment

Career Development

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Gibsonia, PA is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship for spring-summer 2027. Work on site with experienced Arborists, Climbers, and Plant Health Care techs to learn pruning, cabling, soil care, and client service.

40–50 hours per week, $22–$23 per hour, with ongoing training and growth opportunities. Internship supports hands-on field work, safety training, and regional workshops across locations.

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline.
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn field techniques from Arborists and PMs.
• Tree pruning, removal, cabling and maintenance tasks.
• Operate tools safely, including chainsaws and chippers.
• Support plant health care and disease management activities.
• Assist with client service and basic project coordination.

Skills

Arboriculture studies

Urban Forestry

Natural Resources

Education

Arboriculture / related discipline

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Gibsonia, PA is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship for spring-summer 2027. Work on site with experienced Arborists, Climbers, and Plant Health Care techs to learn pruning, cabling, soil care, and client service.

40–50 hours per week, $22–$23 per hour, with ongoing training and growth opportunities. Internship supports hands-on field work, safety training, and regional workshops across locations.