Climbing Arborist Intern: Paid Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

All job-specific equipment and safety/

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks an Arborist Trainee Intern in Naperville, IL. This on-site internship offers hands-on training in tree care, pruning, and safety practices, supervised by experienced crews.

You’ll learn to climb, prune, identify trees, and assist with health and safety measures while earning $20–$23 per hour. Prior outdoor enthusiasm is preferred; completion of required safety and orientation programs is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and work as part of a tree crew.
• Learn to perform pruning and removal services safely and skillfully.
• Identify trees and follow industry pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood from canopies.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws and chippers.
• Growth potential depends on performance.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Complete orientation program

First Aid/CPR training

Defensive driving training

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks an Arborist Trainee Intern in Naperville, IL. This on-site internship offers hands-on training in tree care, pruning, and safety practices, supervised by experienced crews.

You’ll learn to climb, prune, identify trees, and assist with health and safety measures while earning $20–$23 per hour. Prior outdoor enthusiasm is preferred; completion of required safety and orientation programs is expected.