Arborist Trainee Internship — Outdoor Tree Care & Growth

Davey Tree Expert Co; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health plan

Career development program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Internship in Yorkville, IL. You will be outdoors, learning to climb, prune, and remove trees while supporting a crew with safety-focused training.

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour. The role offers hands-on skill development, industry-leading safety programs, and advancement opportunities within a nationwide employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and willingness to learn climbing
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping or working at heights preferred
• Complete Davey Tree Orientation and First Aid/CPR upon hire
• Pesticide licenses/certificates preferred where required by state law

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees and limbs to improve health and safety
• Learn to climb trees and work as part of a tree crew
• Perform pruning and removal services safely and skillfully
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment such as chainsaws and chippers

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Working at heights

First Aid/ CPR certification

Defensive driving

Education

Forestry / Horticulture background preferred

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Internship in Yorkville, IL. You will be outdoors, learning to climb, prune, and remove trees while supporting a crew with safety-focused training.

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour. The role offers hands-on skill development, industry-leading safety programs, and advancement opportunities within a nationwide employee-owned company.