Arborist Trainee Internship | North Pittsburgh, PA

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on Training

Safety Commitment

Career Development

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Gibsonia, PA is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship for spring-summer 2027. Work on site with experienced Arborists, Climbers, and Plant Health Care techs to learn pruning, cabling, soil care, and client service.

40–50 hours per week, $22–$23 per hour, with ongoing training and growth opportunities. Internship supports hands-on field work, safety training, and regional workshops across locations.

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 field techniques from Arborists and PMs.
• Tree pruning, removal, cabling and maintenance tasks.
• Operate tools safely, including chainsaws and chippers.
• Support plant health care and disease management activities.
• Assist with client service and basic project coordination.

Skills

Arboriculture studies

Urban Forestry

Natural Resources

Education

Arboriculture / related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Arborist Trainee Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company

Pittsburgh, PA

Grow Your Skills. Build Your Future. Experience Davey.

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

Job Duties

• 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
• 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
• Tree & Landscape Installation

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Gibsonia, PA

Additional Locations: Pittsburgh, PA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 228766

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

WHAT WE OFFER

• 145 Years Of Industry Experience
• Career Development & Advancement
• Hands-On Training & Safety Commitment

Internship Support & Enrichment

• Winter Virtual Orientation to prepare for the field season
• Regional Summer Intern Workshops featuring one-on-one instruction with Skills Trainers & Scientists
• Monthly Check-In Calls with Davey Leaders to review progress and build connections

Year-Round Growth Opportunities

• Paid online learning during the school year
• Potential to work during school breaks at select locations

Four Diverse Service Lines. Locations Nation-wide. Endless Opportunities.

Company Overview

At Davey we provide ‘Proven Solutions for a Growing World’ and have done so since our founding in 1880. Our roots are in tree care expertise and, over the past 140 years, we have grown into leaders in grounds maintenance, environmental consulting, and utility solutions. Davey is at the forefront of corporate responsibility - demonstrating environmental, social, and economic stewardship in everything we do. Encompassing over 11,000 employees, Davey ranks as the 8th largest employee owned company in the United States. With operations throughout North America our branches have expanded but our commitment to scientifically-based horticultural, environmental impact, and outstanding client service has never wavered.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type

Intern

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%