Arborist Internship: Hands-On Field Tree Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gear provided

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training access

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship in Dulles, VA. This field-based program invites motivated students to gain hands-on experience under experienced arborists and plant health care professionals.

Earn $22–$23 per hour with 40–50 hours weekly, Monday–Friday and some Saturdays. Interns receive hands-on training, safety gear, and progression toward CDP climber/trimmer credentials, while enjoying extensive industry guidance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture.
• Love of the Outdoors!
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually
• Collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor! Join us and Discover Davey's career pathways in the green industry. Work in the field, side-by-side with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians and Landscape professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes.
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Tree & Landscape Installation
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
• Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office
• Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals
• Introduce career orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the green industry, providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment for students to learn, develop, and employ life and job skills from Davey professionals.

Skills

Enthusiasm for plant care

Outdoor lover

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Arboriculture/related discipline

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship in Dulles, VA. This field-based program invites motivated students to gain hands-on experience under experienced arborists and plant health care professionals.

Earn $22–$23 per hour with 40–50 hours weekly, Monday–Friday and some Saturdays. Interns receive hands-on training, safety gear, and progression toward CDP climber/trimmer credentials, while enjoying extensive industry guidance and career development opportunities.