Paid Arborist Internship: Field Training & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

145 Years Of Industry Experience

Career Development & Advancement

Hands-On Training & Safety Commitment

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship in Pittsburgh, PA, with a field-based experience designed to develop hands-on skills in arboriculture.

Expect 40-50 hours per week, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, on-site work and exposure to tree care, client service, and leadership fundamentals. This internship begins Spring–Summer 2027 and provides real-world, hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline.
• Driver’s license required; Commercial driver’s license a plus.
• Enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor in the field, alongside experienced Arborists and Crew.
• Tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and general maintenance.
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools.
• Plant Health Care tasks including fertilization, soil care and pest/disease management.
• Support daily operations and customer service in a Residential Tree Care office.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Outdoor enthusiasm

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Arboriculture or related field

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship in Pittsburgh, PA, with a field-based experience designed to develop hands-on skills in arboriculture.

Expect 40-50 hours per week, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, on-site work and exposure to tree care, client service, and leadership fundamentals. This internship begins Spring–Summer 2027 and provides real-world, hands-on training.