Climbing Arborist Intern — Hands-On Outdoor Tree Care

Davey Tree Expert Co; United States; On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for Children of Em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking exceptional students for the Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship in N. Fort Collins, CO.

This on-site program offers hands-on field experience in tree care, plant health care, sales and client services, with a flexible start date. Starting at $22.00 per hour, interns will learn climbing, pruning, and removal, while developing safety practices as part of a tree crew.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and work as part of a tree crew.
• Learn to perform tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully.
• Learn how to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Tree care

Safety training

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking exceptional students for the Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship in N. Fort Collins, CO.

This on-site program offers hands-on field experience in tree care, plant health care, sales and client services, with a flexible start date. Starting at $22.00 per hour, interns will learn climbing, pruning, and removal, while developing safety practices as part of a tree crew.