Paid Climbing Arborist Intern — Outdoors & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee stock ownership

Health plan

Referral bonus program

Locations across US

Career development program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

All listed benefits to eligible

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee for Milwaukee, WI. The role is an on-site, intern-level position offering hands-on training the day you start, with a focus on learning pruning, removal, and safety procedures while working with a tree crew.

You’ll receive safety gear, learn to use chainsaws and equipment, and gain exposure to cables, bracing and emergency mitigations. The program emphasizes career development within a large, employee-owned company.

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 the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees and limbs to improve health and safety.
• Learn tree pruning and removal skills as part of a tree crew.
• Operate tools such as chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts with safety.
• Assist in installing cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Support hazardous tree removal and post-work cleanup.

Skills

Outdoors

Forestry

Horticulture

Landscaping

Heights work

Orientation training

First aid CPR

Defensive driving

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a climbing arborist trainee for Milwaukee, WI. The role is an on-site, intern-level position offering hands-on training the day you start, with a focus on learning pruning, removal, and safety procedures while working with a tree crew.

You’ll receive safety gear, learn to use chainsaws and equipment, and gain exposure to cables, bracing and emergency mitigations. The program emphasizes career development within a large, employee-owned company.