Arborist Internship: Hands-On Field Training

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Training

PPE Provided

LMS access

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship at our Acton, MA location. The internship runs in spring-summer 2027 with a 40–50 hour work week, Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays.

You’ll work in the field under experienced Arborists, learning pruning, cabling, and plant health care while gaining exposure to residential tree care operations. We provide hands-on training, safety gear, and opportunities for career development through Davey’s extensive 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
• Enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture

Responsibilities

• Learn tree care by working with experienced Arborists and health care technicians
• Prune, remove, cabling, bracing, and maintenance of trees
• Perform tree and landscape installation and safe operation of equipment
• Support client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals

Skills

Enthusiasm for plant care

Outdoor lover

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship at our Acton, MA location. The internship runs in spring-summer 2027 with a 40–50 hour work week, Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays.

You’ll work in the field under experienced Arborists, learning pruning, cabling, and plant health care while gaining exposure to residential tree care operations. We provide hands-on training, safety gear, and opportunities for career development through Davey’s extensive training