Paid Arborist Intern — Hands-On Field Training

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Acton, MA is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship starting Spring–Summer 2027. You will work on site with seasoned Arborists, performing pruning, planting, and health care tasks while learning to manage client needs and tree health. We seek enthusiastic students studying arboriculture or related fields.

A valid driver’s license is required; CDL is a plus. The internship includes hands‑on training, safety emphasis, and potential year‑round growth opportunities,

Qualifications

• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture.
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor! Work in the field with Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians and Landscape professionals to deliver client service and maintain health/beauty of trees & landscapes.
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Tree & Landscape Installation
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
• Exposure to daily operations and business components that power a Residential Tree Care office
• Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals

Skills

Arboriculture enthusiasm

Love of the Outdoors

Punctuality

Communication & collaboration

Driver’s license

Education

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

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Acton, MA is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship starting Spring–Summer 2027. You will work on site with seasoned Arborists, performing pruning, planting, and health care tasks while learning to manage client needs and tree health. We seek enthusiastic students studying arboriculture or related fields.

A valid driver’s license is required; CDL is a plus. The internship includes hands‑on training, safety emphasis, and potential year‑round growth opportunities,