Paid Arborist Trainee Internship — Long Island (Spring/Summer 2027)

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

Hicksville (NY)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Safety commitment

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

LMS-based training

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company invites applications for an Arborist Trainee Internship on Long Island, NY. This field-based internship offers hands-on training alongside experienced Arborists and Health Care technicians, with opportunities to learn pruning, installation, and plant health care in a structured program.

Internship begins Spring-Summer 2027, with 40–50 hours per week, predominantly Monday–Friday and some Saturdays.

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; work in the field with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care staff.
Tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and maintenance
Tree & Landscape installation
Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools
Plant Health Care tasks including deep root fertilization and pest management
Exposure to daily operations and business components of a Residential Tree Care office
Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals