Arborist Intern: Hands-On Field Training & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship in North Ridgeville, OH (Spring-Summer 2027). The role provides hands-on field experience alongside seasoned arborists and plant health professionals, with a focus on tree care, installation, and safety.

Expect 40–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays. You will learn career pathways in the green industry, participate in CDP climber/trimmer training, and have access to industry-leading safety and training

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 doctor and work in the field with Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians to deliver client service and maintain tree health and landscape beauty.
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance.
• Tree and Landscape Installation.
• Operate equipment safely including chainsaws and chippers.
• Practice Plant Health Care including deep root fertilization and pest management.
• Engage in daily field operations and business components of a Residential Tree Care office.
• Develop client service, sales, management and leadership fundamentals.

Skills

Arboriculture

Urban Forestry

Horticulture

Landscape Design

Education

Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship in North Ridgeville, OH (Spring-Summer 2027). The role provides hands-on field experience alongside seasoned arborists and plant health professionals, with a focus on tree care, installation, and safety.

Expect 40–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays. You will learn career pathways in the green industry, participate in CDP climber/trimmer training, and have access to industry-leading safety and training