Arborist Intern: Hands-On Field Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Climbing gear provided

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Industry-leading training

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Intern to join our field teams in Norwalk, CT (with an additional location in Stamford, CT). You will work 40–50 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some Saturdays, gaining hands-on experience in pruning, cabling, planting, and plant health care alongside experienced arborists.

This internship offers safety-focused training, access to industry-leading tools, and growth opportunities within Davey’s four service lines.

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 to be a tree professional and work in the field alongside arborists and landscape pros
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Tree and Landscape installation
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws and chippers
• Plant Health Care incl. deep root fertilization and pest/disease management
• Exposure to daily operations and business components of a residential tree care office
• Client service, sales, management and leadership fundamentals

Skills

Enthusiasm for plant care

Education

Arboriculture / related discipline

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Intern to join our field teams in Norwalk, CT (with an additional location in Stamford, CT). You will work 40–50 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some Saturdays, gaining hands-on experience in pruning, cabling, planting, and plant health care alongside experienced arborists.

This internship offers safety-focused training, access to industry-leading tools, and growth opportunities within Davey’s four service lines.