Arborist Trainee: Hands-On Tree Care & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Climbing gear provided

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

LMS training access

Winter orientation

Regional summer intern workshops

Paid online learning

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company offers an Arborist Trainee Internship in Chantilly, VA, on-site with experienced arborists. You’ll perform pruning, plant health care activities and landscape work while learning safety, client service and leadership skills.

Expect 40-50 hours per week, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays, and an hourly wage of $22–$23. The program includes LMS-based training and opportunities for growth within Davey.

Qualifications

• Must be studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline.
• Driver’s license required; CDL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn field arborist techniques including pruning, removal, cabling and maintenance.
• Assist with tree and landscape installation.
• Safely operate equipment (chainsaws, chippers, etc.).
• Support Plant Health Care activities (deep root fertilization, soil care, disease management).
• Experience daily operations and business components of a residential tree care office.
• Develop client service, sales, management and leadership fundamentals.

Skills

Enthusiasm for plant care

Love of outdoors

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Collaboration & communication

Education

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

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company offers an Arborist Trainee Internship in Chantilly, VA, on-site with experienced arborists. You’ll perform pruning, plant health care activities and landscape work while learning safety, client service and leadership skills.

Expect 40-50 hours per week, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays, and an hourly wage of $22–$23. The program includes LMS-based training and opportunities for growth within Davey.