Paid Arborist Intern: Grow Your Green Career

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All climbing gear provided

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Industry-leading training

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Norwalk, CT is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship beginning Spring-Summer 2027. The program provides hands-on field experience working with seasoned arborists, climbers, and landscape professionals.

Hours run 40–50 per week, Monday to Friday with some Saturdays, and pay is $22–$23 per hour. Interns gain exposure to pruning, installation, plant health care, safety training, and business operations within a residential tree care office.

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 to be a tree doctor by working in the field with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians.
• Perform tasks such as tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing and maintenance.
• Operate equipment safely including chainsaws and chippers.
• Assist with Plant Health Care, deep root fertilization, soil care and pest/disease management.
• Support client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals.

Skills

Enthusiasm for plant care

Love of the Outdoors

Punctuality and reliability

Collaboration and communication

Education

Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Norwalk, CT is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship beginning Spring-Summer 2027. The program provides hands-on field experience working with seasoned arborists, climbers, and landscape professionals.

Hours run 40–50 per week, Monday to Friday with some Saturdays, and pay is $22–$23 per hour. Interns gain exposure to pruning, installation, plant health care, safety training, and business operations within a residential tree care office.