Paid Arborist Trainee Internship — Outdoors & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 72,737,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship Program

Charitable matching gift program

All listed benefits

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking outstanding students for a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship in SE Denver, CO. This temporary, full-time position offers hands-on field experience in Tree Care, Plant Health Care, Sales and Client Services, starting this summer with pay at $22.00 per hour.

You will join a climbing crew, learn pruning, removal, and safety practices, and gain exposure to equipment like chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and more.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: Pesticide licenses/certificates as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and operate as a member of a tree crew.
• Progressively learn new arbory skills and safety practices.
• Perform pruning and removal tasks safely for clients.
• Identify trees, pruning guidelines, and canopy work.
• Assist in installing cables, bracing, and lightning protection.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain and operate tools/equipment including chainsaws and chippers.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Forestry background

First Aid/CPR

Davey Tree Orientation

Pesticide licenses (state)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking outstanding students for a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship in SE Denver, CO. This temporary, full-time position offers hands-on field experience in Tree Care, Plant Health Care, Sales and Client Services, starting this summer with pay at $22.00 per hour.

You will join a climbing crew, learn pruning, removal, and safety practices, and gain exposure to equipment like chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and more.