Arborist Trainee Internship — Outdoor Tree Care Career Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climbing gear provided

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Paid online learning

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company invites students to join the Spring–Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship. You will gain exposure to tree care, plant health care, sales, and client services on residential and commercial properties, with guidance from a dedicated manager and a mix of field and office experiences.

40–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays; compensation starts at $20.00 hourly, CDL valuable. Office outdoors, travel up to 25% may apply.

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline.
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license highly valuable
• SALARY: Starting at $20.00 hourly

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor and gain experience in tree care, tree climbing, chainsaw use, plant health care and customer service.
• Internships may vary in length; interns will be mentored by a manager; work on residential and commercial properties and in an office setting.

Skills

Arboriculture

Urban Forestry

Horticulture

Landscape Design

Forestry

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company invites students to join the Spring–Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship. You will gain exposure to tree care, plant health care, sales, and client services on residential and commercial properties, with guidance from a dedicated manager and a mix of field and office experiences.

40–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays; compensation starts at $20.00 hourly, CDL valuable. Office outdoors, travel up to 25% may apply.