Arborist Trainee Internship — Hands-On Field Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

CDP Career Development Booklets

Provided climbing gear, uniforms, PPE

LMS training access

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Charlottesville, VA offers an Arborist Trainee Internship starting Spring-Summer 2027. This field-based program provides hands-on experience in tree care under seasoned arborists, with opportunities to learn pruning, cabling, plant health care, and client service.

Interns work 40-50 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some Saturdays, earning $22-$23 per hour. This paid internship includes training, safety gear, and access to industry-leading resources, aiming

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 alongside experienced arborists to deliver 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

Skills

Enthusiasm for plant care

Love of the outdoors

Positive attitude and willingness to学习

Report to work regularly and punctally

Collaboration and communication skills

Driver’s license

Education

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

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Charlottesville, VA offers an Arborist Trainee Internship starting Spring-Summer 2027. This field-based program provides hands-on experience in tree care under seasoned arborists, with opportunities to learn pruning, cabling, plant health care, and client service.

Interns work 40-50 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some Saturdays, earning $22-$23 per hour. This paid internship includes training, safety gear, and access to industry-leading resources, aiming