Paid Arborist Internship: Hands-On Field Training

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid online learning during the school

Hands-on training & safety commitment

Climbing gear, uniforms, PPE provided

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company offers an Arborist Trainee Internship in Morris Plains, NJ, starting Spring–Summer 2027. This on-site field program runs 40–50 hours per week, with salaries of $22–$23 per hour. You will work closely with experienced arborists, learning tree care, safety, and client service.

Interns gain hands-on experience across pruning, planting, and tree health care, while exploring operations, sales, and leadership fundamentals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus
• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
• Love of the Outdoors!, Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor in the field alongside experienced Arborists and landscape professionals.
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance.
• Tree & Landscape Installation.
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other field tools.
• Plant Health Care activities including deep root fertilization, soil care and pest & disease management.
• Exposure to daily operations and business components of Residential Tree Care.
• Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals.

Skills

Enthusiasm for proper plant care

Love of the outdoors

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Collaboration and communication

Education

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

Driver’s license

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) a plus

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company offers an Arborist Trainee Internship in Morris Plains, NJ, starting Spring–Summer 2027. This on-site field program runs 40–50 hours per week, with salaries of $22–$23 per hour. You will work closely with experienced arborists, learning tree care, safety, and client service.

Interns gain hands-on experience across pruning, planting, and tree health care, while exploring operations, sales, and leadership fundamentals in a supportive environment.