Summer Arborist Trainee: Climb, Learn & Grow Outdoors

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted 6

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship candidate in Denver, CO. This temporary, full-time internship offers hands-on field experience with tree care, plant health care, sales and client services.

Starting date flexible for Summer 2027; rate of pay is $22.00 hourly. This is ideal for college students on summer break who want to gain hands-on experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors required or strongly preferred.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree safety and first aid training upon hire.
• Pesticide licenses/certificates preferred where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees with pay during training.
• Operate as a member of a tree crew while learning skills.
• Perform tree pruning and removal tasks safely and skillfully.
• Identify trees and follow pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood from canopies.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Tree care exposure

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship candidate in Denver, CO. This temporary, full-time internship offers hands-on field experience with tree care, plant health care, sales and client services.

Starting date flexible for Summer 2027; rate of pay is $22.00 hourly. This is ideal for college students on summer break who want to gain hands-on experience in the field.