Arborist Trainee Internship | Morris Plains, NJ

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

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks an Arborist Trainee Internship in Morris Plains, NJ. The role offers field-based experience working with arborists, climbers and plant health care technicians to deliver client service and tree health maintenance.

Hours are 40-50 per week, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays; pay is hourly at $22–$23. Ideal candidates are studying arboriculture or related fields and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture.
• Love of the outdoors and a passion for trees.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn tree care and career pathways in the green industry alongside experienced arborists.
• Pruning, removal, cabling, bracing and maintenance.
• Tree and landscape installation.
• Safe operation of equipment such as chainsaws and chippers.
• Plant Health Care tasks including fertilization and pest management.

Skills

Enthusiasm for proper plant care

Love of the Outdoors

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Arboriculture/Natural Resources studies

Job description

Arborist Trainee Internship | Morris Plains, NJ

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Morris Plains, NJ
Additional Locations: Morris Plains, NJ
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 228627

Position Overview

Arborist Trainee Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ

Grow your skills. Build your future. Experience Davey.

Currently accepting applications for a field-based Internship beginning in Spring-Summer 2027

Job Duties

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• 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

WHAT WE WILL DO:

• 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.

• HOURS : 40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays
• SALARY: $22 -$ 23 hourly

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
• Driver's license required. Commercial driver's license a plus

EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
• Love of the Outdoors!
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Dem