Arborist Intern: Spring–Summer Field Training

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Training

LMS Training Access

Career development

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship in Morris Plains, NJ. This field-based program runs Spring-Summer 2027, with 40–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday and some Saturdays, at $22–$23 per hour.

Interns gain hands-on experience by working with seasoned Arborists and a range of plant health care tasks, equipment operation and customer service, with access to extensive training and development opportunities.

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 while working in the field alongside experienced Arborists and other professionals
• Tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Tree & Landscape installation
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and disease management
• Exposure to daily operations and business components of a Residential Tree Care office
• Client service, sales, management and leadership fundamentals
• Introduce career oriented students to opportunities in the green industry in a safe, inclusive environment

Skills

Enthusiasm for plant care

Outdoors lover

Punctual

Team collaboration

Education

Arboriculture / Urban Forestry / Natural Resources / Horticulture / Landscape Design / Forestry studies

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship in Morris Plains, NJ. This field-based program runs Spring-Summer 2027, with 40–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday and some Saturdays, at $22–$23 per hour.

Interns gain hands-on experience by working with seasoned Arborists and a range of plant health care tasks, equipment operation and customer service, with access to extensive training and development opportunities.